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Security · 3h ago

Windows Zero-Day PoC Exploit Released Hours After Patch Tuesday

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse released a proof-of-concept exploit called LegacyHive targeting a Windows User Profile Service elevation of privileges vulnerability. The exploit requires low privileges and could allow attackers to gain system-level access. Microsoft did not address this flaw in its July Patch Tuesday updates.

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The rapid disclosure of a working exploit underscores the gap between patch cycles and active threats, putting pressure on Microsoft to respond outside its monthly schedule.
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