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The Component Object Model (COM) is a foundational technology in Windows that enables inter-process communication and object-oriented programming. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover critical security vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-21281, an elevation of privilege flaw in COM that poses risks to Windows users. Additionally, the Rust/WinRT project provides a way for Rust developers to call Windows Runtime APIs, building on COM principles. These threads highlight COM's ongoing relevance in both security and modern development contexts.
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    CVE-2025-21281: Critical COM Vulnerability Poses Risks to Windows Users

    Hold on to your keyboards, folks. Another day, another vulnerability—but this one is worth your attention. Microsoft has published details about a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability rocking the Windows ecosystem, earmarked with the identifier CVE-2025-21281. If you've ever relied on...
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