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CVE-2024-49079: Input Method Editor (IME) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

**According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?** The word **Remote** in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.

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CVE-2024-49111: Wireless Wide Area Network Service (WwanSvc) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

**According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is physical (AV:P). What does that mean for this vulnerability?** To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs physical access to the victim's machine.

CVE-2024-49089: Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

**According to the CVSS metric, privileges required is high (PR:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?** To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker or the targeted user would need to achieve a high level of control over a machine, as the attack requires access to processes typically restricted from average users. Essentially, the exploitation necessitates elevated privileges on the compromised machine due to the requirement of manipulating processes beyond the reach of standard user permissions.

Critical Windows Zero-Day Alert: No Patch Available Yet for Users

Protect your systems with automated patching and server hardening strategies to defend against vulnerabilities like the NTLM zero-day.…

Police Arrest UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect, App Developer Luigi Mangione

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Attackers Can Use QR Codes to Bypass Browser Isolation

Researchers demonstrate a proof-of-concept cyberattack vector that gets around remote, on-premises, and local versions of browser isolation security technology to send malicious communications from an attacker-controlled server.

Digital Assets Cybersecurity Essentials

Discover essential tips to secure your digital assets like crypto, NFTs, and tokens. Learn about wallet safety, avoiding…

Encrypted messaging service intercepted, 2.3 million messages read by law enforcement

Authorities were able to intercept the Matrix messaging service’s traffic and monitor criminal activity for three months.

Large-Scale Incidents & the Art of Vulnerability Prioritization

We can anticipate a growing number of emerging vulnerabilities in the near future, emphasizing the need for an effective prioritization strategy.

Mitigating NTLM Relay Attacks by Default

Introduction In February 2024, we released an update to Exchange Server which contained a security improvement referenced by CVE-2024-21410 that enabled Extended Protection for Authentication (EPA) by default for new and existing installs of Exchange 2019. While we’re currently unaware of any active threat campaigns involving NTLM relaying attacks against Exchange, we have observed threat actors exploiting this vector in the past.