CVE-2025-59281
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Publication date: 2025-10-14
Last updated on: 2025-10-17
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | xbox_gaming_services | to 31.105.17001.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper link resolution before file access in Xbox Gaming Services, which allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate their privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with authorized access could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges on the local system, potentially leading to full control over affected components and compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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