#windows

An implementation bug in the Kolide Agent (known as `launcher`) allows for local privilege escalation to the SYSTEM user on Windows 10 and 11. Impacted versions include versions >= 1.5.3 and the fix has been released in 1.12.3. The bug was introduced in version 1.5.3 when launcher started storing upgraded binaries in the ProgramData directory (#1510). This move to the new directory meant the launcher root directory inherited default permissions that are not as strict as the previous location. These incorrect default permissions in conjunction with an omitted SystemDrive environmental variable (when launcher starts osqueryd), allows a malicious actor with access to the local Windows device to successfully place an arbitrary DLL into the osqueryd process's search path. Under some circumstances, this DLL will be executed when osqueryd performs a WMI query. This combination of events could then allow the attacker to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM. This issue was found by Bryan Alex...

The Acronis Cyber Protect appliance, in its default configuration, allows the anonymous registration of new protect/backup agents on new endpoints. This API endpoint also generates bearer tokens which the agent then uses to authenticate to the appliance. As the management web console is running on the same port as the API for the agents, this bearer token is also valid for any actions on the web console. This allows an attacker with network access to the appliance to start the registration of a new agent, retrieve a bearer token that provides admin access to the available functions in the web console. The web console contains multiple possibilities to execute arbitrary commands on both the agents (e.g., via PreCommands for a backup) and also the appliance (e.g., via a Validation job on the agent of the appliance). These options can easily be set with the provided bearer token, which leads to a complete compromise of all agents and the appliance itself.

This paper provides an in-depth technical explanation, illustration, and verification of discovered attacks affecting PlayReady on Windows 10 / 11 x64 that pertain to Warbird deficiencies, content key sniffer operation, magic XOR keys discovery, white-box crypto attack, and complete client identity compromise attacks.

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a set of flaws impacting Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall virtual private network (VPN) clients that could be potentially exploited to gain remote code execution on Windows and macOS systems. "By targeting the implicit trust VPN clients place in servers, attackers can manipulate client behaviours, execute arbitrary commands, and gain high levels of access

Though it's still just a proof of concept, the malware is functional and can evade the Secure Boot process on devices from multiple vendors.

### Summary Note: i'm reporting this in this way purely because it's private and i don't want to broadcast vulnerabilities. > An unsafe reading of environment file could potentially cause a denial of service in Netty. When loaded on an Windows application, Netty attempts to load a file that does not exist. If an attacker creates such a large file, the Netty application crashes. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.1.115. ### Details https://github.com/redis/lettuce/blob/main/pom.xml#L67C9-L67C53 The netty version pinned here is currently ``` <netty.version>4.1.113.Final</netty.version> ``` This version is vulnerable according to Snyk and is affecting one of our products:  Here is a [link](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-47535) to the CVE ### PoC _Complete instructions, including specific configuration details, to reproduce the vulnerability._ Not applicable ### Impact _What kind of vuln...

Nvidia GeForce version 11.0.1.163 suffers from an unquoted service path vulnerability.

Microsoft is readying a new release of Windows in 2025 that will have significant security controls, such as more resilient drivers and a "self-defending" operating system kernel.

Printer issues are very common, but searching Google for help may get you into more trouble than you'd expect.

Check Point Research has discovered cybercriminals exploiting the popular Godot Game Engine to deliver malicious software. Discover the techniques used by attackers and how to protect yourself from these threats.