Microsoft Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally by improperly resolving links before file access. This 'link following' issue could enable the attacker to delete system files.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain elevated rights and potentially manipulate system files or settings.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5101649, KB5095051, KB5099536, KB5101650, KB5099540, and KB5099538.