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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Remote Desktop Zero-Day Bug Allows Attackers to Hijack Sessions

A new zero-day vulnerability has been disclosed that could allow attackers to hijack existing Remote Desktop Services sessions in order to gain access to a computer.

The flaw can be exploited to bypass the lock screen of a Windows machine, even when two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanisms such as Duo Security MFA are used. Other login banners an organization may set up are also bypassed.

The issue is now tracked as CVE-2019-9510 and is described as an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel.

Read more at Bleeping Computer

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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