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Microsoft patches LegacyHive zero-day vulnerability

Microsoft just patched a nasty zero-day vulnerability, known as LegacyHive, that could let hackers gain administrator privileges on your Windows PC - but thankfully, it's now fixed in the August Patch Tuesday updates.

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Unofficial Patches Mitigate Windows Zero-Day Flaw

Microsoft is investigating a newly discovered Windows zero-day flaw, dubbed LegacyHive, and is working to update impacted products to protect customers as soon as possible. A researcher disclosed the vulnerability, along with a proof-of-concept exploit, on the same day as Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday updates.

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Windows Zero-Day Exploit LegacyHive Grants Hackers Admin Privileges

A security researcher, known as Nightmare Eclipse, has uncovered a new Windows zero-day exploit called LegacyHive, which can grant hackers admin privileges with just a few simple steps and some standard user credentials. This alarming vulnerability targets the Windows User Profile Service, putting users at risk of serious security breaches.

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Microsoft Faces New Zero-Day Exploit Disclosure Amid Ongoing Security Dispute

A security researcher has unveiled a proof-of-concept exploit, called LegacyHive, that targets a vulnerability in Windows User Profile Service, allowing for a potential elevation of privileges. This newly disclosed exploit requires just a standard user credential and a third username to launch.

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Nightmare Eclipse Unveils Windows Zero-Day Exploit

A security researcher is sounding the alarm about a newly unveiled Windows zero-day exploit, dubbed LegacyHive, which targets the Windows User Profile Service and could allow for a full system compromise. The proof-of-concept exploit, published by a zero-day hunter known as NightmareEclipse, is just a glimpse of the potential damage this vulnerability could cause.

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