Microsoft Warns of Two Actively Exploited Defender Vulnerabilities

Microsoft disclosed two Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities that are under active exploitation on Windows. One, tracked as CVE-2026-41091, is a link‑following flaw that can allow an attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. A second, separate vulnerability enables denial of service and is also being exploited in the wild. This update is the latest in an ongoing story we have been tracking. Technical specifics, affected versions, and full remediation details were not provided in the available information. Track Microsoft’s advisory, apply Defender updates promptly when available, monitor for privilege escalation and Defender service disruptions, and review containment playbooks. Read the full daily briefing: https://kernelpanicbrief.substack.com Get the full daily cybersecurity newsletter for the bigger picture. Recommended tool: Disclosure: This section contains paid affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through these links. - Sophos: Endpoint and malware protection for Windows, Linux, and business environments where malware, ransomware, exploited vulnerabilities, or privilege escalation matter. https://prf.hn/l/ojNAEE2/ #cybersecurity #infosec #shorts #vulnerability

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