PT-2025-20977 · Microsoft · Pcmanager

Sim0Nsecurity · Published 2025-05-13 · Updated 2025-05-21 · CVE-2025-29975

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Microsoft PC Manager (affected versions not specified)

Description: The issue is related to improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'link following', in Microsoft PC Manager. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Recommendations: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

BDU:2025-05605

CVE-2025-29975

ZDI-25-294

Affected Products

Pcmanager

References · 6

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29975 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29975 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-29975 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2025-05605 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-294 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1922339837887316020 · Twitter Post