Microsoft Windows Zero-Day Exploits SYSTEM Privileges
TL;DR. A hacker known for targeting Microsoft revealed a new zero-day vulnerability called ShieldBreak, granting SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows systems. - ShieldBreak reportedly bypasses a previous Microsoft patch, affecting Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. - The exploit allows attackers to gain the highest level of system access, confirmed by a security expert. - This is the tenth zero-day from Nightmare Eclipse since April, consistently targeting Microsoft's security measures.
- Nightmare Eclipse revealed ShieldBreak, a new Windows zero-day exploit.
- The vulnerability grants SYSTEM-level privileges on fully patched Windows 10, 11, and Server.
- Security experts have confirmed the exploit's functionality and provided detection queries.
- This marks the 10th zero-day from Nightmare Eclipse targeting Microsoft products.