Microsoft’s Symlink Patch Created New Windows DoS Vulnerability

A recent Microsoft security update, intended to patch a critical privilege escalation vulnerability, has inadvertently introduced a new and significant flaw.  The fix now enables non-administrative users to effectively block all future Windows security updates, creating a denial-of-service condition.  This unintended consequence of the patch highlights the complexities of software security and the persistent challenge […]

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