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Overview A newly disclosed privilege-escalation flaw in Windows 11’s “Mobile devices” feature lets an attacker gain SYSTEM‑level rights in as little as 300 milliseconds. Tracked as CVE‑2025‑24076, the issue abuses a classic DLL‑hijacking attack against the CrossDevice.Streaming.Source.dll...

Here’s a summary of the Windows 11 escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-24076) as described: What Happened? A critical security flaw in Windows 11’s “Mobile devices” feature allowed attackers to go from a regular user account to full system administrator rights in about 300 milliseconds. How Did...

A perplexing folder has recently been making its way onto many Windows 11 systems, leaving users scratching their heads. Titled “inetpub,” this folder—though empty—was intentionally created by Microsoft as part of a security update. While some hurriedly deleted it in confusion, doing so can...

WinRAR has long been a go-to tool for handling compressed files on Windows, but recent findings suggest that its days of unquestioned convenience may be numbered. A security vulnerability—CVE-2024-31334—is sparking fresh concerns that should prompt Windows users to rethink their reliance on this...

An ever-present reminder that even our most trusted tools have their dark corners, a newly reported vulnerability—CVE-2025-27747—has put Microsoft Word under the microscope. This use-after-free flaw, which allows an attacker to execute code locally, highlights the intricate challenges of modern...

Windows Hello has long been one of Microsoft’s proud innovations, providing a frictionless authentication experience by substituting passwords with biometrics and PINs. However, no security measure is impervious, and CVE-2025-26635 serves as a stern reminder of that reality. In this case, weak...

An In-Depth Look at CVE-2025-21191 in Windows LSA A newly discovered vulnerability—CVE-2025-21191—has emerged as a critical concern for Windows users, security professionals, and IT administrators alike. This vulnerability exploits a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition within the...

ASP.NET Core, a favorite among modern web developers, has once again come under the microscope. A newly identified vulnerability—CVE-2025-26682—has raised alarms by exposing a critical flaw in resource management. In essence, the vulnerability arises from the framework’s failure to impose limits...

Improper access control in a trusted development environment is every developer’s nightmare—and CVE-2025-29802 is here to deliver that wake‐up call. Recent details from Microsoft’s Security Response Center indicate that a flaw in Visual Studio may allow an authorized attacker to elevate...

A Closer Look at CVE-2025-26674: Windows Media Heap-Based Buffer Overflow A new security headline is making the rounds in major IT and cybersecurity circles—CVE-2025-26674. This vulnerability, affecting a critical Windows Media component, has raised concerns among system administrators and...

Unpacking the CVE-2025-27490 Vulnerability A recent discovery in the heart of Windows’ Bluetooth Service has raised alarms among IT professionals and Windows enthusiasts alike. Known as CVE-2025-27490, this vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow—an insidious error in memory...

The recently disclosed CVE-2025-29824 vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver has stirred up concerns among IT professionals and Windows users alike. This use-after-free vulnerability, which allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, underscores the...

Windows users and IT professionals, prepare to dig deep into the mechanics of a vulnerability that underscores the eternal arms race between software complexity and security. CVE-2025-26640 is a use-after-free bug in the Windows Digital Media component that enables an authorized local attacker...

Improper access control in Visual Studio Code has come under scrutiny with the disclosure of CVE-2025-20570—a vulnerability that allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges. In simple terms, a user who already has access to the machine can exploit this flaw to perform actions...

Windows Kerberos has long been the unsung hero of secure network authentication, reliably issuing tickets that allow users and services to interact without exposing passwords. However, even trusted systems can harbor vulnerabilities. The recently disclosed CVE-2025-29809 highlights a critical...

A seemingly innocuous coding oversight—a pointer not properly trusted before being used—can have dire consequences in the heart of your operating system. CVE-2025-27739 is one such critical vulnerability in the Windows kernel. This flaw, stemming from an untrusted pointer dereference, enables an...

An ever-evolving threat landscape demands that we scrutinize even the most trusted system components. The latest vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-27475, centers on the Windows Update Stack—a critical part of the Windows ecosystem designed to keep our systems secure and up-to-date. In this...

The Microsoft Office OneNote application, beloved for its seamless note-taking and organizational prowess, now faces scrutiny with the disclosure of CVE-2025-29822—a security feature bypass vulnerability that highlights how even the smallest code oversight can create significant risks in widely...

Windows Cryptographic Services have long been a hallmark of security and trust in Microsoft’s ecosystem. However, a recently identified issue—CVE-2025-29808—has revealed a risky implementation in these services that could enable an authorized attacker to disclose sensitive information locally...

Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) stands as a critical gatekeeper in the Windows security ecosystem, ensuring that only trusted applications execute on your system. However, CVE-2025-26678 has emerged as a notable threat—a local security bypass vulnerability rooted in improper access...