This is a zero-day bug being exploited so Microsoft has not patched the issue yet. Admins need to be on the lookout for a fix from Microsoft and apply it ASAP.
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NightmareEclipse has released another Windows exploit after Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates. ShieldBreak gives attackers admin power.
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Nightmare Eclipse Drops Windows Zero-Day Exploit 'ShieldBreak'
Microsoft's nemesis drops new zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability — attack grants system-level privileges, but it could already be patched
New Microsoft Defender 'ShieldBreak' zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges
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Nightmare Eclipse has dropped ShieldBreak, a Windows zero-day exploit that allows any user to gain System privileges.
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