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Microsoft’s stance on zero day exploits is a dumpster fire of their own making
A researcher going by Nightmare Eclipse has published proof of concept exploits for Microsoft vulnerabilities, claiming difficulty in responsible disclosure. Microsoft responded by disabling their MSRC account, removing exploits from GitHub, and characterizing the activity as potentially criminal. The situation highlights tensions between coordinated disclosure frameworks and researcher access to reporting mechanisms, complicated by Microsoft's historical hiring of security researchers who have publicly disclosed exploits.
Why it matters: Security practitioners need to understand the current state of responsible disclosure channels and the practical risks of reporting to vendors who may restrict access or pursue legal action rather than remediation.
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vulnerabilities
Microsoft’s stance on zero day exploits is a dumpster fire of their own making
A researcher going by Nightmare Eclipse has published proof of concept exploits for Microsoft vulnerabilities, claiming difficulty in responsible disclosure. Microsoft responded by disabling their MSRC account, removing exploits from GitHub, and characterizing the activity as potentially criminal. The situation highlights tensions between coordinated disclosure frameworks and researcher access to reporting mechanisms, complicated by Microsoft's historical hiring of security researchers who have publicly disclosed exploits.
Why it matters: Security practitioners need to understand the current state of responsible disclosure channels and the practical risks of reporting to vendors who may restrict access or pursue legal action rather than remediation.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker