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Microsoft Discloses Mitigations for YellowKey Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft has issued urgent guidance to mitigate a newly publicized Windows zero-day vulnerability, dubbed YellowKey, which could allow attackers to bypass security features. The tech giant is working on a fix, but in the meantime, it's urging users to follow its interim guidance to stay protected.
Windows Zero-Day Exploit MiniPlasma Exposes SYSTEM Vulnerability
A security researcher has uncovered a Windows zero-day exploit, dubbed MiniPlasma, that can grant SYSTEM privileges on fully patched systems, revealing a vulnerability that was originally reported to Microsoft in 2020 but left unpatched. The researcher released a proof-of-concept exploit on GitHub, highlighting the issue with the Cloud Filter driver.