- Linux Distributions
- By Marius Nestor
- July 29th, 2019
Debian Outs First Linux Kernel Security Update for Debian GNU/Linux 10 "Buster"
Fixes flaw that lets local users obtain root privileges
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- December 11th, 2018
Adobe Patches 39 Cross-Platform Critical Security Issues in Acrobat and Reader
Multiple code execution and privilege escalation bugs fixed
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- December 5th, 2018
Adobe Fixes Multi-Platform Flash Player Zero-Day and Privilege Escalation Issue
Reports say zero-day exploits have been observed in the wild
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- December 4th, 2018
Kubernetes Patched to Address Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw
The security issue resides in the Kubernetes API server
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- October 25th, 2018
Sophos Patches RCE and Memory Disclosure Vulnerabilities in HitmanPro.Alert
Issues found in input/output control (IOCTL) message handler
- Web / Internet Life
- By Marius Nestor
- May 10th, 2018
Google Updates Chrome for Desktop to Fix Privilege Escalation Bug in Extensions
Chrome 66.0.3359.170 is out for Linux, Mac, and Windows
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- August 19th, 2016
UAC Bypass with Elevated Privileges Works on All Windows Versions
Microsoft delays fixing the reported issue
- Security Fixes and Improvements
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- February 24th, 2016
Elegant Themes WordPress Theme Author Fixes Dangerous Vulnerabilities
Attackers could escalate privileges, edit content & settings
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- January 19th, 2016
Common Android and Linux Zero-Day Gives Attackers Root Access
Privilege escalation flaw puts millions of devices at risk
- Security Fixes and Improvements
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- December 4th, 2015
Cisco Patches Permission-Stealing Bug in Its Android WebEx Meetings App
Company releases WebEx Meetings 8.5.1 to address issue
- Security Fixes and Improvements
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- November 27th, 2015
Lenovo Patches Security Holes in Its System Update Tool
Attackers could have gained access to administrator accounts
- Security Blog
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- November 18th, 2015
Fullscreen Feature in Nvidia GPU Control Panel Leaves Door Open for Attacks
Windows PCs with multi-screen setups are affected
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- September 15th, 2015
WordPress 4.3.1 Available for Download, Fixes Two XSS Vulnerabilities
WP 4.3.1 also fixes a privilege escalation issue
- Security Blog
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- September 4th, 2015
FortiClient Antivirus Fixes System-Level Privilege Escalation Bug
A problem with the antivirus' drivers exposed users' PCs
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- August 11th, 2015
Android Vulnerability Lets Hackers Replace Apps on Your Device
Zero-day vulnerability gives Android apps super-privileges
- Security
- By Ionut Ilascu
- May 23rd, 2015
Malware Achieves Privilege Escalation via Windows UAC
Proof-of-concept also used to achieve SYSTEM privileges
- Security Blog
- By Ionut Ilascu
- March 2nd, 2015
Privilege Escalation Glitch Found in Toshiba Software
Company urges users to update their software