Microsoft’s Security Update Guide entry for the StateRepository API points to a missing authorization check that can be abused by a locally authorized attacker to tamper with files and escalate privileges — but there’s an important CVE-number mismatch in public reporting that every admin must...
The Windows StateRepository API is a critical component within the Windows operating system, responsible for managing and maintaining the state of various applications and system components. Its primary function is to ensure that applications retain their state information, facilitating a...
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