Six newly identified Windows vulnerabilities put Microsoft users at serious risk

Six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities, including one rated as critical, could crash systems, allow attackers to run malicious code, or expose sensitive data. The flaws were uncovered by Check Point Research and privately reported to Microsoft under a responsible disclosure process. One of the most notable discoveries involves what is likely the first publicly disclosed bug in a Rust-based Windows kernel component. Rust is often chosen for its ability to prevent memory errors that have historically led to security flaws In this case, the issue did not allow code execution but instead triggered a full system crash. The crash forces… [Continue Reading]