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Researcher Discloses Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability Affecting System Rights

A researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has revealed a zero-day vulnerability in Windows called SignDrop. This vulnerability allows local users to gain System rights on certain Windows versions by exploiting the Common Log File System.

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A researcher using the pseudonym Nightmare Eclipse has disclosed a new zero-day vulnerability in Windows, named SignDrop. This vulnerability affects certain versions of Windows and allows local users to escalate their privileges to System rights. The issue lies within the Common Log File System, which can be exploited by manipulating Windows Defender to open a specially crafted log file. This vulnerability raises concerns about security and the potential for unauthorized access to system-level permissions.

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  • The vulnerability is named SignDrop and affects certain Windows versions.
  • It allows local users to gain full System rights.
  • The issue is located in the Common Log File System (CLFS).
  • The exploit involves manipulating Windows Defender to open a crafted log file.
  • The disclosure was made by a researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse.
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