A severe flaw in Windows Error Reporting let attackers jump from user to SYSTEM privileges, forcing Microsoft to remove the vulnerable feature outright. Here’s how the bug worked, why it was so dangerous, and what defenders need to know.
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A critical flaw known as RegPwn enabled attackers to escalate from low-privileged users to SYSTEM access on Windows by exploiting accessibility feature registry handling. Discover how researchers uncovered the bug, how it was exploited, and why patching is essential.