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8.5 — CRITICAL
New Microsoft Defender “RedSun” zero-day PoC grants SYSTEM privileges
A researcher known as "Chaotic Eclipse" has published a proof-of-concept exploit for a second Microsoft Defender zero-day, dubbed "RedSun," in the past two weeks, protesting how the company works with cybersecurity researchers. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A researcher has published a proof-of-concept exploit for a second Microsoft Defender zero-day, 'RedSun', which grants SYSTEM privileges, highlighting concerns about the company's collaboration with cybersecurity researchers.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Windows
Attack Vectors
Exploit of a vulnerability in Microsoft Defender
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: c
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Defender
2Monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to Microsoft Defender
3Implement additional security controls, such as intrusion detection systems
📦Affected Products
Microsoft Defender
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