Security News > 2019 > January > 0patch releases micropatch for Windows Contacts RCE zero-day
2019-01-22 11:33
ACROS Security, the creators of 0patch, have released a micropatch for a recently revealed zero-day RCE flaw affecting Windows. About the vulnerability and the micropatch Security researcher John Page (aka Hyp3rlinx) published the details about the vulnerability and PoC exploit code after Microsoft failed to fix the issue within 90 days of it being reported. “The issue was initially reported as related to VCF files (which are by default associated with the Windows Contacts application) … More → The post 0patch releases micropatch for Windows Contacts RCE zero-day appeared first on Help Net Security.
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