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Microsoft Addresses Critical Windows Flaw Amid Active Attacks

4/8/2025

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In April 2025, Microsoft tackled more than 120 vulnerabilities, spotlighting a critical zero-day flaw (CVE-2025-29824) that jeopardizes Windows systems. This dangerous user-after-free vulnerability enables privilege escalation and is currently under active attack. With Windows 10 updates on the horizon, experts urge users to keep a close eye on the CLFS driver and act swiftly to safeguard their systems.

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In April 2025, Microsoft tackled more than 120 vulnerabilities, spotlighting a critical zero-day flaw (CVE-2025-29824) that jeopardizes Windows systems. This dangerous user-after-free vulnerability enables privilege escalation and is currently under active attack. With Windows 10 updates on the horizon, experts urge users to keep a close eye on the CLFS driver and act swiftly to safeguard their systems.