Microsoft Windows Vulnerability: NTLM Hash Hijinks in Disguise!
Beware the .xrm-ms file! It’s like the Trojan horse of NTLM hash disclosure, sneaking in through your Microsoft browsers and leaving your network security having an existential crisis. Just remember: user interaction is required—so maybe think twice before clicking that suspicious file attachment.
Hot Take:
Who knew that Microsoft’s “XRM-MS” was not just a license file but a potential undercover spy? It seems like Microsoft has just added a new feature to their software: a free leak of your NTLM hash to the nearest cybercriminal! It’s always exciting to find that your operating system has undiscovered talents, like helping hackers with their next big heist. So, next time you open an innocent-looking file, remember: that “.xrm-ms” might just be the Windows equivalent of a Trojan horse.
Key Points:
- The “.xrm-ms” file type associated with Microsoft’s licensing infrastructure can leak NTLM hashes.
- Opening these files in Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge could lead to spoofing attacks.
- The files can bypass certain email and network security measures.
- Microsoft considers this a moderate issue, not warranting a fix.
- Tested successfully on older Windows versions, with varied results on Windows 11.