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Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Exploited for SYSTEM Access
A security researcher, known as Chaotic Eclipse, has discovered a Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit, dubbed RoguePlanet, that can give attackers unrestricted access to compromised machines. The proof-of-concept exploit, released under the handle MSNightmare, can yield a shell with SYSTEM-level privileges, allowing hackers to run arbitrary code and perform unauthorized actions.
Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Exploited for SYSTEM Privileges
A newly discovered Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit, dubbed RoguePlanet, can spawn a Windows command prompt with SYSTEM privileges, posing a significant threat to fully patched Windows 10 and 11 devices. This cleverly crafted exploit uses a hit-or-miss race condition to gain elevated access, with some machines surprisingly vulnerable to a 100% success rate.