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New Windows LegacyHive zero-day gives hackers admin privileges
A security researcher has disclosed a Windows zero-day vulnerability called LegacyHive that enables privilege escalation to administrator level on current Windows systems. The exploit was published publicly by the researcher operating under the alias Nightmare Eclipse.
Why it matters: Windows administrators and security teams must assess exposure immediately, as the vulnerability affects supported systems and public exploit code is now available; patching or mitigation should be prioritized pending a vendor response.
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vulnerabilities
New Windows LegacyHive zero-day gives hackers admin privileges
A security researcher has disclosed a Windows zero-day vulnerability called LegacyHive that enables privilege escalation to administrator level on current Windows systems. The exploit was published publicly by the researcher operating under the alias Nightmare Eclipse.
Why it matters: Windows administrators and security teams must assess exposure immediately, as the vulnerability affects supported systems and public exploit code is now available; patching or mitigation should be prioritized pending a vendor response.
- Source published
- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker