control-flow hijacking

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Control-flow hijacking is a class of security vulnerabilities where an attacker subverts a program's intended execution path, often by corrupting memory or redirecting function pointers. On Windows systems, this technique can be used to exploit flaws like NTLM hash-leaking vulnerabilities, as seen in CVE-2025-24054. Discussions on WindowsForum highlight how attackers leverage control-flow hijacking to bypass security controls and execute arbitrary code, particularly in enterprise environments. Mitigation strategies include enabling Control Flow Guard (CFG), applying Microsoft's security patches promptly, and using endpoint detection tools. Understanding these attacks is critical for IT administrators and security professionals managing Windows networks.

  1. Critical Windows NTLM Vulnerability CVE-2025-24054 Exploited in the Wild: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday brought an extensive lineup of bug fixes, but among these was a vulnerability that would quickly escalate into a significant security incident: CVE-2025-24054, an NTLM hash-leaking flaw. While Microsoft initially considered this vulnerability "less likely" to...
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