Windows Vulnerability from 2020 Still Exploitable on Updated Systems
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A Windows vulnerability reportedly patched in 2020 may not have been fully resolved, as demonstrated by researcher Chaotic Eclipse using the MiniPlasma exploit. The proof-of-concept (PoC), originally developed by Google Project Zero, remains functional on updated Windows 11 systems. The issue highlights flaws in patch management, particularly the risk of vulnerabilities being reintroduced or overlooked in subsequent updates. No specific CVE ID or technical details of the flaw were provided in the report. The impact involves potential exploitation of unpatched systems despite prior remediation efforts.