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Microsoft Windows RPC Mutual Authentication Service Spoofing Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is susceptible to a vulnerability in the RPC component, specifically when using the mutual authentication mechanism with the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol.

This issue is due to a flaw in the mutual authentication mechanism that can occur when it attempts to validate the identity of an RPC service. This can allow the attacker to spoof a valid RPC service that victims of the attack may inadvertently access.

Exploitation of this issue could potentially expose the victim to other attacks.







 

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