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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