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Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover several authentication vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft and open-source software. Topics include CVE-2025-12819 in PgBouncer, which allows unauthenticated SQL execution during authentication; CVE-2025-53778 and CVE-2025-24054, both NTLM privilege elevation and spoofing flaws in Windows; the Golden dMSA design flaw in Windows Server 2025 enabling persistent access; CVE-2025-24053 in Microsoft Dataverse for privilege escalation; CVE-2025-21350, a Kerberos denial-of-service vulnerability; CVE-2024-43451, an NTLM hash disclosure spoofing bug; and CVE-2024-38254, a Windows authentication information disclosure issue. These threads provide analysis, patch guidance, and mitigation strategies for enterprise and home users.
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    CISA Advisories Warn of Critical Authentication and Session Flaws in Mobiliti e Mobi Platform

    A cluster of high‑severity authentication and session‑management vulnerabilities in Mobiliti’s e‑mobi charging-management software has been publicly flagged by U.S. federal ICS authorities, warning that successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain administrative control over affected...
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    CISA Warns of ePower Charging Platform Vulnerabilities and Mitigations

    A newly published advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns that ePower’s charging management platform — branded at epower.ie and used by network operators and site hosts worldwide — contains a cluster of high‑severity authentication and...
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    PgBouncer CVE-2025-12819: Upgrade to 1.25.1 to Stop Auth Time SQL Execution

    PgBouncer has a serious authentication-path vulnerability—CVE-2025-12819—that can let an unauthenticated client execute arbitrary SQL during the authentication process by supplying a crafted search_path parameter in the StartupMessage; the bug affects PgBouncer releases prior to 1.25.1 and was...
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    CVE-2025-53778 NTLM Privilege Elevation: Patch Now and Harden Authentication

    Microsoft’s Security Update Guide lists CVE-2025-53778 as an improper authentication vulnerability in the Windows NTLM implementation that can allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network, and administrators should treat it as a high-priority authentication risk until every...
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    Golden dMSA Vulnerability in Windows Server 2025: Critical Security Risks & Mitigation

    Semperis researchers have identified a critical design flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), termed the "Golden dMSA" vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to achieve persistent, undetected access to managed service accounts, potentially exposing resources...
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    CVE-2025-24053: Security Flaw Elevates Risks in Microsoft Dataverse

    Improper authentication in Microsoft Dataverse has come under renewed scrutiny with the newly identified CVE-2025-24053 vulnerability. In this case, an authorized user – someone who otherwise has legitimate access – could manipulate authentication flaws to gain elevated privileges over a...
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    CVE-2025-24054 Explained: NTLM Vulnerability Threatens Windows Security

    In today's deep dive into Windows security, we turn our attention to a newly disclosed threat: CVE-2025-24054—an NTLM hash disclosure spoofing vulnerability. This flaw, stemming from the external control of file names or paths in Windows NTLM, can allow an unauthorized attacker to perform...
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    CVE-2025-21350: New Denial of Service Vulnerability in Kerberos Explained

    In a recent update from Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC), a new vulnerability—CVE-2025-21350—has emerged, specifically targeting Windows Kerberos authentication. Though details remain sparse with a “Information published” note on the official MSRC update guide, early indications...
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    CVE-2024-43451: Critical NTLM Vulnerability Disclosed - Essential Security Measures

    On November 12, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a significant security vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43451. This flaw, categorized under the NTLM (NT LAN Manager) security protocol, poses a serious risk of hash disclosure spoofing. As Windows users, it's essential to understand what this means...
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    CVE-2024-38254: Critical Windows Authentication Vulnerability Explained

    CVE-2024-38254: Understanding the Windows Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability and Its Implications for Users In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft has become a primary target for scrutiny, both from malicious actors and vigilant defenders alike. The recent...
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    Protecting Against CVE-2024-35255: Azure Authentication Vulnerability

    The cybersecurity landscape continuously evolves, necessitating vigilant monitoring and remediation of vulnerabilities. One significant vulnerability that has come to light is CVE-2024-35255, affecting Azure Identity Libraries and Microsoft Authentication Library. This vulnerability presents an...
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