Tag: elevation of privilege
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Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 KB5120998 Update With 35 Fixes, Taskbar Overhaul
Microsoft's latest update, KB5120998, is here with 35 fixes and a revamped taskbar, plus a new administrator protection feature that helps shield against elevation-of-privilege attacks by separating profiles. This feature, currently off by default, can be easily enabled through Microsoft Intune or Group Policy.
Microsoft Scrambles to Patch Defender Zero-Day Exploited in Wild
Microsoft is racing against the clock to patch a zero-day vulnerability in Defender, known as ShieldBreak, that's being exploited in the wild. The tech giant is working on a high-quality security update to address the elevation of privilege issue in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.
Microsoft Patch Deluge Exposes New Normal in Cybersecurity Updates
Microsoft just dropped a record 570 security updates on Patch Tuesday, revealing a new normal in cybersecurity: AI has drastically reduced the cost of finding vulnerabilities, leading to a surge in fixes that shows no signs of slowing down. This massive update batch included critical patches for elevation of privilege, remote code execution, and information disclosure flaws.
Microsoft Tackles RoguePlanet Defender Flaw with Imminent Patch
Microsoft is working on a patch to fix a serious security flaw in Microsoft Defender, known as RoguePlanet, which could allow hackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. A high-quality security update is imminent to address this vulnerability and protect users.
Microsoft Scrambles to Patch RoguePlanet Zero-Day in Defender
Microsoft is racing against the clock to fix a critical vulnerability in Defender, known as RoguePlanet, after a proof-of-concept exploit was released, allowing hackers to elevate privileges regardless of real-time protection settings. A patch is in the works, but no release date has been given.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Disrupts 120 Vulnerabilities with AI-Driven Insights
Microsoft's May Patch Tuesday update tackles a whopping 120 vulnerabilities, including 17 critical flaws that could leave your systems exposed to remote code execution, elevation of privilege, and information disclosure attacks. Prioritize patching now to safeguard your domain controllers and prevent potentially disastrous breaches.
Linux Flaw Exposes Users to Root Access Attacks
A major Linux flaw, dubbed "Pack2TheRoot," has been hiding in plain sight for 12 years, allowing attackers with local access to gain root permissions and wreak havoc on your system - but a patch has finally been released to squash it. This medium-severity vulnerability, scoring 8.8 out of 10, highlights the importance of staying on top of software updates to protect your Linux setup.