CVE-2025-59241

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  "id": "CVE-2025-59241",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2025-10-14T17:16:06.000",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-18T21:10:00.120",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
  "cveTags": [],
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      "lang": "en",
      "value": "Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Resolución de enlaces incorrecta antes del acceso a archivos (seguimiento de enlaces) en el Servicio de Salud y Experiencias Optimizadas de Windows permite a un atacante autorizado elevar privilegios localmente."
    }
  ],
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    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
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        {
          "vendor": "Microsoft",
          "product": "Windows 11 Version 24H2",
          "platforms": [
            "ARM64-based Systems",
            "x64-based Systems"
          ],
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              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        },
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          "vendor": "Microsoft",
          "product": "Windows 11 Version 25H2",
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            }
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        }
      ]
    }
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          "baseScore": 7.8,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
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            },
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              "technicalImpact": "total"
            }
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      "source": "[email protected]",
      "type": "Secondary",
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          "lang": "en",
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        }
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    {
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241",
      "source": "[email protected]",
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        "Vendor Advisory"
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}