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Windows ASLR Vulnerability

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The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) has released information on a vulnerability in Windows Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that affects Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review CERT/CC VU #817544 and apply the necessary workaround until a patch is released.

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