Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241 | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
17 Oct 2025, 15:18
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CPE | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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| References | () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241 - Vendor Advisory | |
| First Time |
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 24h2 Microsoft |
14 Oct 2025, 17:16
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2025-10-14 17:16
Updated : 2025-10-17 15:18
NVD link : CVE-2025-59241
Mitre link : CVE-2025-59241
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-59241
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Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_11_24h2
- windows_11_25h2
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')