elevated privileges on the affected system, which could enable them to run malicious code, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights,” warns Microsoft in a security advisory.
The flaw was discovered by researchers at Kaspersky Lab, who notified Microsoft about the issue. While Microsoft has not yet witnessed any exploitation of the vulnerability in the wild so far, it is recommended that Windows users update their systems as soon as possible.
The security patch for the flaw was issued as part of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday update cycle in June 2021.
In the meantime, security experts are reminding users to always apply security patches promptly and to be extra cautious when clicking on suspicious links or downloading files from unknown sources.
Overall, while this vulnerability was serious, Microsoft acted promptly in releasing the security patch to address the issue. However, it serves as a reminder of the importance of staying up to date with software updates and avoiding clicking on links or downloading files from unknown sources to avoid potential security flaws. As always, it’s better to be safe than sorry.Original Article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/experts-unveil-poc-exploit-for-recent.html
