Microsoft is again telling Windows 11 users to “ignore” a worrying-looking Event Viewer message after another round of updates and rollback confusion left Event ID 2042 entries populating security logs — a problem traced to an under-development firewall feature rather than a malfunctioning...
A significant cyberattack has recently exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's on-premises SharePoint Server, compromising approximately 100 organizations across various sectors, including government agencies, healthcare institutions, and financial firms. This breach underscores the...
Optimal IdM, a prominent provider of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, has recently unveiled a universal Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) integration tailored for Microsoft Azure tenants. This development signifies a substantial advancement in bolstering security measures for...
In April 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical security vulnerability in Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML), identified as CVE-2025-30390. This flaw, stemming from improper authorization mechanisms, allows authorized attackers to escalate their privileges over a network, potentially compromising...
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long been at the forefront of protecting Windows users from an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, but even well-intentioned drivers can harbor latent risks. One recent security event—flagged as VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0—highlights how trusted system...
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49705, has been discovered in Microsoft PowerPoint, posing significant risks to users worldwide. This heap-based buffer overflow flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to data...
CVE-2025-49664 is a Windows User-Mode Driver Framework Host Information Disclosure Vulnerability. Here are the key details:
Vulnerability: Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows User-Mode Driver Framework Host.
Attack Vector: Local (the attacker must have...
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Microsoft Excel has recently been identified with a significant security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-48812. This flaw, classified as an out-of-bounds read, allows unauthorized local attackers to access sensitive information by reading data beyond the allocated memory boundaries within...
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The Windows Netlogon service has been a critical component in Microsoft's authentication architecture, facilitating secure communication between clients and domain controllers. However, its history is marred by several significant vulnerabilities that have posed serious security risks to...
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A newly disclosed vulnerability in Windows DHCP Server — cataloged as CVE-2025-32725 — underscores the substantial risks organizations face when core network services suffer from protection mechanism failures. As enterprises and SMBs alike increasingly rely on automated provisioning and seamless...
In a significant development for enterprise security, Semperis has unveiled new detection features within its Directory Services Protector (DSP) platform to combat a critical vulnerability in Windows Server 2025's Active Directory. This flaw, termed "BadSuccessor," enables attackers to escalate...
Windows Server 2025, still in preview but already being tested in production-like environments, was supposed to represent Microsoft's next step in enterprise-grade directory services. Yet, a critical vulnerability quietly lurking in its newest Active Directory feature has upended that promise...
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In a decisive shift that reflects both the fast-paced evolution of cyber threats and the changing habits of information consumption, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its approach to sharing cyber-related alerts and notifications. As of May 12, the agency no...
Here is a summary of CVE-2025-30392 (Azure AI bot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability):
Description: Improper authorization in the Azure Bot Framework SDK allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. This is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, where...
Here’s a summary of the reported security alert regarding Windows 11 Version 24H2, according to TechJuice:
Background & Core Issue:
Microsoft and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have issued a security alert about a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 24H2.
The flaw threatens...
Here is a summary of the original Petri article on the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security risk:
What happened?
After the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, a new "inetpub" folder started appearing on Windows 10 and 11 machines.
Microsoft created this folder to help patch a bug (CVE-2025-21204)...
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From now on, rogue update servers masquerading as legitimate sources on unmanaged Macs will find themselves ghosted.
Source: Neowin Microsoft AutoUpdate tightens security around ManifestServer setting for Macs
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The current wave of alerts from Windows Defender concerning the "WinRing0x64.sys" driver raises important questions for Windows users. If you've noticed that your favorite PC monitoring or fan control utility—from vendors like Razer and SteelSeries—is suddenly getting flagged, here’s a deep-dive...
Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience.
Key Highlights
Build...
Windows 11 Updates: Game Bugs, Security Alerts, and Insider Fixes
Windows 11 is buzzing with activity—some updates are causing chaos, while others bring welcome improvements. From a game-breaking bug in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to security warnings and performance issues on cutting-edge Intel...