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2 published stories tagged with elevation of privilege.

highExploited VulnerabilitiesAug 11, 2026·3 min read

Lazarus group exploits zero-day vulnerability for kernel-mode rootkit deployment and system privilege escalation

Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 400 vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited zero-day used by the Lazarus group to deploy kernel-mode rootkits.

highExploited VulnerabilitiesJul 14, 2026·2 min read

Authorized users can escalate local privileges via Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services vulnerability

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) allows authorized users to gain higher privileges on local systems.