Microsoft’s Zombie Browser: Internet Explorer’s Hidden Threat on Windows 10/11
Check Point Research has uncovered a critical zero-day spoofing attack exploiting Microsoft Internet Explorer on Windows 10/11 systems. Despite IE’s retirement, this vulnerability, CVE-2024-38112, allows remote code execution via malicious .url files, potentially impacting millions.
Hot Take:
Like that ex who just won’t go away, Internet Explorer is back (sort of) and causing trouble again! This time, it’s playing the villain in a zero-day spoofing attack on Windows 10/11. Who knew retirement could be so dangerous?
Key Points:
- Critical zero-day spoofing attack identified (CVE-2024-38112).
- Targets modern Windows 10/11 systems despite IE’s retirement.
- Attackers exploit malicious Internet Shortcut (.url) files.
- Vulnerability has been active for over a year.
- IE’s outdated security protocols are being leveraged by attackers.
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