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    Patch Windows Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk (ks.sys) LPE: Heap Overflow Risk

    Microsoft has released patches for a kernel-mode flaw in the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver—an exploitable heap-based buffer overflow that can allow a locally authorized attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM—though the CVE identifier you supplied (CVE-2025-53149) does not appear...
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    Edge and WebView2 on Windows 10 22H2 Through 2028: OS Risks Remain

    Microsoft’s recent lifecycle clarification — that Microsoft Edge (and the WebView2 runtime) will continue to receive security and quality updates on Windows 10, version 22H2, well after the operating system itself reaches end-of-support — reshapes migration timelines for millions of users and...
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    July 2025 Windows Security Updates: Critical Vulnerabilities, Features & Best Practices

    The July 2025 rollout of Microsoft Windows Security Updates marks another significant chapter in the ongoing effort to secure the world’s most popular desktop operating system and its enterprise-class server counterparts. With Microsoft delivering a sweeping 130 security updates, alongside...
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    CVE-2025-49667 Windows Kernel Vulnerability: Critical Security Flaw & Mitigation Strategies

    The recent disclosure of CVE-2025-49667, a critical elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel (Win32K) Subsystem, has cast a spotlight on the ongoing security challenges inherent in fundamental components of the Windows operating system. Security researchers and IT...
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    CVE-2025-47996: Windows MBT Transport Driver Integer Underflow Vulnerability & Security Fixes

    An integer underflow vulnerability has been identified in the Windows MBT Transport driver, designated as CVE-2025-47996. This flaw allows authorized attackers to locally elevate their privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. Understanding Integer Underflow Integer underflow occurs...
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    Understanding and Mitigating Windows CVE-2025-49686 Kernel Vulnerability

    A steadily rising tide of critical security disclosures continues to shape the landscape for enterprise Windows deployments, and few recent reports have drawn more intense scrutiny than the emergence of CVE-2025-49686. This severe vulnerability, targeting the Windows TCP/IP driver's handling of...
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    Windows 11 Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) Cookies: Hidden Threats and Privilege Escalation Risks

    Cookie-based attacks and overlooked tokens have quietly lingered on the periphery of infosec conference talks for years, but recent research presented at OffensiveCon25 has shone a spotlight on the very heart of Windows 11's Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM). This kernel subsystem—once considered...
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    Windows 11 Hackers Demonstrate Zero-Day Exploits at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025

    Here’s a summary of what happened, based on your Forbes excerpt and forum highlights: What Happened at Pwn2Own Berlin 2025? On the first day, Windows 11 was successfully hacked three separate times by elite security researchers using zero-day exploits (vulnerabilities unknown to the vendor)...
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    CVE-2025-24063: Critical Windows Kernel Streaming Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

    A newly disclosed vulnerability with the identifier CVE-2025-24063 has emerged as a significant security concern for Windows users and system administrators, drawing attention to the underlying complexities of the Windows Kernel Streaming Service Driver and the ever-present risks associated with...
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    Understanding CVE-2025-30385: Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

    In recent months, the security community has been shaken by a series of privilege escalation vulnerabilities affecting core Windows components, and at the center of this newest wave stands CVE-2025-30385—a critical elevation of privilege flaw in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver...
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    Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-29829: Windows Kernel Driver Vulnerability

    Windows continues to underpin countless critical infrastructures, enterprise networks, and consumer devices, making its kernel drivers a perennial target for security researchers and adversaries alike. The latest vulnerability in the spotlight, CVE-2025-29829, affects the Windows Trusted Runtime...
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    Windows Update Stack Vulnerability (CVE-2025-27475): Risks, Exploits, and Security Lessons

    In a fast-evolving digital threat landscape, even the most fundamental and trusted layers of operating system architecture can become primary targets. This reality has been thrust into the spotlight yet again by the discovery and subsequent analysis of the Windows Update Stack...
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    March 2025 Patch Tuesday Breakdown: Critical Windows Vulnerabilities and Exploits

    Every month, system administrators, security professionals, and information workers brace for Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday—a ritual that has come to symbolize both progress and peril in the world of IT security. The March 2025 Patch Tuesday cycle is no exception. Microsoft’s monthly patch bundle...
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    March Patch Tuesday: Critical Kernel Flaws and VHD Vulnerabilities You Must Know

    On March’s Patch Tuesday, IT administrators worldwide once again found themselves bracing for impact as Microsoft released its monthly tranche of security updates. While these cycles can sometimes become routine, occasionally news emerges that shakes administrators out of their patching...
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    CVE-2024-26218: Microsoft Acknowledges Windows Kernel Vulnerability

    The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has informed the public regarding an updated acknowledgment concerning a specific vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-26218. This update serves as an informational change only and does not introduce any new features or immediate action items for...
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