Microsoft Tries, Fails to Patch Critical Windows Vulnerability. Chaos Ensues

Microsoft Tries, Fails to Patch Critical Windows Vulnerability. Chaos Ensues

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https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akgj5z/microsoft-tries-fails-to-patch-critical-windows-vulnerability-chaos-ensues

In early June, Microsoft patched a Windows vulnerability that it initially classified as low risk. But security researchers say that patch didn't actually fix a closely related, much worse vulnerability. Researchers have since published proof-of-concept code that shows exactly how to exploit the bug, a sign that the bug is likely to be exploited if users don't ultimately update their systems once the vulnerability is fixed. 

The bug is called PrintNightmare, as it exploits a flaw in a legacy Windows' printing service that is reported to be used by default by several versions of Windows and Windows Server. 

Microsoft Tries, Fails to Patch Critical Windows Vulnerability. Chaos Ensues

Jun 30, 2021, 7:15pm UTC
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akgj5z/microsoft-tries-fails-to-patch-critical-windows-vulnerability-chaos-ensues > In early June, Microsoft patched a Windows vulnerability that it initially classified as low risk. But security researchers say that patch didn't actually fix a closely related, much worse vulnerability. Researchers have since published proof-of-concept code that shows exactly how to exploit the bug, a sign that the bug is likely to be exploited if users don't ultimately update their systems once the vulnerability is fixed.  > The bug is called PrintNightmare, as it exploits a flaw in a legacy Windows' printing service that is reported to be used by default by several versions of Windows and Windows Server.