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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Services due to improper handling of pipeline job tokens. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could extend their access to a project.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would...
The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk
Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...
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Windows updates continue to keep IT professionals and enthusiasts on their toes. The latest April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5055523) and Windows 10 (KB5055518) has introduced a curious new quirk: an empty “inetpub” folder appearing in the root of the C: drive, even on systems...
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Here's a summary of the issue with the inetpub folder in Windows 11, and a temporary fix as suggested by the article:
Why is the Inetpub Folder Vulnerable?
Starting with the April 2025 Windows 11 update, a new empty inetpub folder is created on every system's C drive as a workaround for a prior...
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