At Black Hat USA 2024, a researcher showcased a method for taking over the Windows Update Process to craft a custom system downgrade. With the system downgraded, threat actors can elevate privileges, bypass security features, and exploit previously patched vulnerabilities.https://www.notebookcheck.net/Old-is-new-Windows-vulnerability-allows-undetectable-downgrade-attacks.873020.0.html
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