Security · 3h ago
Microsoft Fixes RoguePlanet Defender Bug That Escalates Privileges
Microsoft patched a privilege escalation flaw in its Malware Protection Engine, tracked as CVE-2026-50656 with a CVSS score of 7.8. The vulnerability, dubbed RoguePlanet, could allow attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on affected systems. The update arrives nearly a month after the flaw was publicly disclosed.
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The month-long gap between disclosure and patch highlights the tension between responsible disclosure and the risk of leaving a high-severity bug unaddressed in a core security component.
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