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Windows build agents are machines used to compile, sign, package, and ship software in continuous integration (CI) environments. Discussions on WindowsForum.com highlight how vulnerabilities in developer toolchains, such as the .NET SDK elevation-of-privilege flaw CVE-2026-45490, pose supply-chain risks for organizations relying on Windows build agents. Patch management for these agents is critical because a local privilege bug in the SDK can compromise the integrity of produced software. The tag covers security updates, patch Tuesday evaluations, and best practices for securing Windows build agents against toolchain vulnerabilities.
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    CVE-2026-45490 .NET SDK Elevation of Privilege: Patch Tuesday Supply-Chain Risk

    Microsoft has listed CVE-2026-45490 as a .NET SDK elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in its Security Update Guide on June 9, 2026, giving developers and administrators a new Patch Tuesday item to evaluate across Windows build agents, developer workstations, and CI environments. The important...
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