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ITACS 5211: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Wade Mackey

Researcher Discloses New Zero-Day Affecting All Versions of Windows

September 26, 2018 by Connor Fairman Leave a Comment

All versions of the Windows OS have a security vulnerability, known as a zero day, which was discovered and not patched within 120 days. An employee has brought this vulnerability to light.

With this vulnerability, a hacker can remotely execute malicious code on any affected machine.

The vulnerability specifically affects a Microsoft database engine integrated with many Microsoft products.

In order to fall victim to this vulnerability, someone has to open a JET database file with a hidden malicious payload. This affects all supported Windows OS.

Microsoft is currently working on patching this vulnerability.

https://thehackernews.com/2018/09/windows-zero-day-vulnerability.html

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