Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability? An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could elevate their privileges to perform commands as Root in the target environment. How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability? A user can download an installer and before the user runs the installer, the attacker could replace it with a malicious installer. When the victim runs the malicious installer the attacker could elevate their privileges.