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Microsoft Uncovers Austrian Company Exploiting Windows and Adobe Zero

The Hacker Newsby @TheHackersNews ()4 min read4 · 1 read
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2021-28550
Use-After-Free RCE in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
8.852%KEV
KEV
CVE-2021-31199
+1 related CVE
Elevation of Privilege in Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider (Windows)
5.23%KEV
KEV
CVE-2021-36948
Privilege Escalation in Microsoft Windows Update Medic Service
7.823%KEV
KEV
CVE-2022-22047
Local Privilege Escalation in Windows CSRSS Affects Nearly All Windows Versions
7.819%KEV
KEV

From the original article

4 min read at thehackernews.com

A cyber mercenary that "ostensibly sells general security and information analysis services to commercial customers" used several Windows and Adobe zero-day exploits in limited and highly-targeted attacks against European and Central American entities.

The Hacker News

By @TheHackersNews · thehackernews.com

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