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Multiple Microsoft Office versions impacted by an actively exploited zero-day

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A zero-day flaw in Microsoft Office that could be exploited by attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution on Windows systems. “There’s a lot going on here, but the first problem is Microsoft Word is executing the code via msdt (a support tool) even if macros are disabled. To nominate, please visit:?. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022 D1: MS Teams exploits received $450,000

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White hat hackers earned a total of $800,000 on the first day of the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022, $450,000 for exploits targeting Microsoft Teams. This year, 17 contestants are attempting to exploit 21 targets across multiple categories. He earns $150,000 and 15 Master of Pwn points. They earn $150,000 and 15 Master of Pwn points.

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The Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022: Trend Micro and ZDI awarded $1,155,000

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During the third day of the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022 hacking competition, white hat hackers demonstrated a working exploit against Microsoft Windows 11 OS. nghiadt12 from Viettel Cyber Security demonstrated an exploit for an escalation of privilege via Integer Overflow on Microsoft Windows 11. To nominate, please visit:?

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Android pre-installed apps are affected by high-severity vulnerabilities

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Microsoft found several high-severity vulnerabilities in a mobile framework used in pre-installed Android System apps. ” reads the post published by Microsoft. BROWSABLE Activity with the “mcedigital://” scheme (source Microsoft). ” continues Microsoft. To nominate, please visit:?. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Microsoft seized 41 domains used by Iran-linked Bohrium APT

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Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) announced the seizure of domains used by Iran-linked APT Bohrium in spear-phishing campaigns. Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) announced to have taken legal action to disrupt a spear-phishing operation linked to Iran-linked APT Bohrium. Middle East, and India. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 368 by Pierluigi Paganini

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Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g. sections “The Underdogs – Best Personal (non-commercial) Security Blog” and “The Tech Whizz – Best Technical Blog”) To nominate, please visit:? Million Alert! Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Microsoft shared workarounds for the Microsoft Office zero-day dubbed Follina

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Microsoft released workarounds for a recently discovered zero-day vulnerability, dubbed Follina, in the Microsoft Office productivity suite. Microsoft has released workarounds for a recently discovered zero-day vulnerability, dubbed Follina and tracked as CVE-2022-30190 (CVSS score 7.8), in the Microsoft Office productivity suite.