NSA warns that ‘BlueKeep’ vulnerability in Windows XP and 7 is especially dangerous
Jul 02, 2019
1 minute
BY MARK HACHMAN
The National Security Agency is warning users that a recent vulnerability affecting Windows 7 and Windows XP systems is potentially “wormable,” meaning that it could be exploited and weaponized by malware.
Microsoft issued an alert in mid-May about a, that can affect Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008. Since then, the vulnerability has been nicknamed “BlueKeep.” Microsoft issued a , and another . Microsoft strongly urges users to patch affected systems.
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