Hackers exploit gaping Windows loophole to give their malware kernel access - eviltoast
Microsoft blocks a new batch of system drivers, but the loophole empowering them remains.
  • Lichtblitz@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 year ago

    A lot of huffing and puffing until the second to last paragraph when the authors admit they can’t imagine a solution to this problem either.

    In fairness to Microsoft, a working solution is elusive because many vulnerable drivers continue to be used legitimately by large numbers of paying customers. A revocation of such drivers could cause crucial software worldwide to suddenly stop working.