root privileges

About this tag
Discussions tagged with root privileges on WindowsForum.com cover security vulnerabilities that allow attackers to gain elevated system access. Topics include critical flaws in Norton and Symantec antivirus products that enable remote code execution at root or SYSTEM privilege levels, as well as the Apple iOS Masque Attack technique which can install malware with elevated privileges. These threads highlight the severity of privilege escalation risks across platforms and the importance of patching to prevent unauthorized root-level access.

  1. New patches for Norton

    A vulnerability or two has been discovered in a range of Norton products: Google security researcher Tavis Ormandy has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in a range of Symantec and Norton Antivirus products, which could be exploited by malicious hackers to launch attacks. Here's the skinny...
    • kemical
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    • advisory antivirus critical bugs cybersecurity exploit linux mac malware network attack norton patch remote code execution root privileges security symantec system privileges update user interaction vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Windows Security

  2. TA14-317A: Apple iOS "Masque Attack" Technique

    Original release date: November 13, 2014 Systems Affected iOS devices running iOS 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 8.1.1 beta. Overview A technique labeled “Masque Attack” allows an attacker to substitute malware for a legitimate iOS app under a limited set of circumstances. Description...
    • News
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    • app store apple attack techniques background monitoring credential theft cybersecurity fireeye installation ios malware masque attack mitigation mobile security phishing root privileges security software update untrusted app user data vulnerability
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    • Forum: Security Alerts