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CVE-2025-59294: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-59294 is a Windows Taskbar Live Preview Information Disclosure vulnerability that was disclosed in October 2025. This vulnerability is classified as Important severity and affects Windows operating systems. The vulnerability was patched as part of Microsoft's October 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates (GBHackers, BleepingComputer).

Technical details

The vulnerability is categorized as an Information Disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Taskbar Live Preview feature. It was assigned an Important severity rating by Microsoft, indicating a moderate level of risk. The vulnerability was addressed alongside 172 other security flaws in Microsoft's October 2025 security updates (GBHackers).

Impact

This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive information through the Windows Taskbar Live Preview feature. As an Information Disclosure vulnerability, it may expose system information that could be used in further attacks (GBHackers).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability as part of the October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Users are advised to apply the latest security updates to protect their systems (BleepingComputer).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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