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'The exact same issue that was reported to Microsoft by Google project zero is actually still present, unpatched': Chaotic Eclipse strikes again with another worrying Windows security flaw

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  • Researcher Chaotic Eclipse discloses new Windows 11 zero‑day affecting the Cloud Filter driver
  • MiniPlasma, originally tracked as CVE‑2020‑17103, was reported years ago but remains exploitable despite prior patch attempts
  • It is the sixth vulnerability leaked by the researcher, highlighting ongoing disputes with Microsoft’s handling of bug reports

Threat actors could escalate privileges and gain SYSTEM access on a fully patched Windows 11 device thanks to an unpatched vulnerability which allegedly should have been fixed years ago, new reports have claimed.

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