Microsoft’s Defense in Depth: The Safer Bypass Comedy Sketch
Microsoft’s “Windows Script Host” offers a masterclass in defense in depth—or rather, how to bypass it. With a few registry tweaks, you can enable or disable SAFER settings, making it seem like even your scripts are in on the joke. It’s the art of digital loopholes, Microsoft’s way! Stay tuned for more on this saga.
Hot Take:
Oh Microsoft, you’re like that friend who swears they’ve changed, but still manages to leave the back door open at every party. With Windows Script Host’s little loophole, it’s like they’ve been handing out spare keys to anyone who knows how to fiddle with a registry. It’s time to invest in some digital lock change, don’t you think?
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s Windows Script Host has been around for 30 years and includes registry settings affecting its behavior.
- The settings are split between user-specific and machine-wide registry keys.
- Unprivileged users can override some of these settings unless restricted by an admin.
- SAFER (Software Restriction Policies and AppLocker) can be bypassed via registry tweaks.
- This loophole has been highlighted in the Full Disclosure mailing list, raising security concerns.
Already a member? Log in here