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Microsoft Malware Protection Engine und Defender: Obtaining administrator privileges possible

CERT-Bund (BSI) reports one vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine und Defender with severity high. The stated impact is obtaining administrator privileges. The full description, affected versions and recommended action are available from CERT-Bund (BSI).

What this means for you

An attacker can obtain administrator privileges. After the update, the logs are worth a look: anyone who used the flaw beforehand usually leaves newly created accounts behind.

Original source

CERT-Bund (BSI)

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