Disclosure summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-59
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2025-Oct
Open original source · Updated Oct 14, 2025
.NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 7.3
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | .NET 8.0 installed on Linux | (MSRC status code 3) |
| Microsoft update guide | .NET 9.0 installed on Linux | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- 5068331 · build 8.0.21 · product IDs 12415
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12415
- 5068332 · build 9.0.10 · product IDs 12432
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12432
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2025-10-14T03:00:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2025-10-14T03:00:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:45:30-04:00