privilege escalation
4 articles tagged "privilege escalation"
Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday: Two Zero-Days Under Attack
Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses two zero-day vulnerabilities currently being exploited by attackers. One bypasses Windows' Mark of the Web security warnings, while the other escalates privileges to SYSTEM level, creating a dangerous attack chain when combined.
CVE-2025-41244: New VMware Zero-Day Exploited for Privilege Escalation
VMware's latest zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-41244, has emerged as a significant concern in cybersecurity. This flaw allows unprivileged users to execute code with root privileges, intensifying the urgency for proactive security measures.
Citrix Workspace App Faces Serious Privilege Escalation Flaws
Citrix has issued an urgent security bulletin regarding two critical vulnerabilities in its Workspace app for Windows. These flaws could allow unauthorized users to gain unrestricted access.
Critical Vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR Exposes Privilege Escalation Risk
A newly identified vulnerability, CVE-2024-20398, in Cisco's IOS XR software could allow unauthorized access and escalate user privileges. Understanding its implications is crucial for network security.