Windows Remote Desktop flaw exploit code leaked, who is to blame?

2 min. read

Published onMarch 16, 2012

published onMarch 16, 2012

Share this article

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more

Chinese hackers have released a concept code that provides a roadmap to exploit a dangerous Remote Desktop flaw that was just recently patched by Microsoft. On top of that, the code was reportedly leaked from Microsoft’s pre-patch vulnerability sharing program.

Just recently, Microsoftreleased a critical updatethat addressed a Remote Desktop flaw that affected all versions of Windows. On top of that, the company anticipated an exploit to be developed by hackers within the next 30 days due to the attractiveness of the threat. So hopefully you patched your systems because now it isbeing reportedthat the exploit code has leaked. All fingers are pointing towards Microsoft’s pre-patch vulnerability sharing program as this is one heck of a major leak.

For those that don’t know, the sharing program, called Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), was launched in 2008 and consists of providing vulnerability data and triggers to anti-virus and intrusion prevention/detection companies so that they can work ahead of time to reproduce the vulnerabilities and deliver signatures without false positives.

Now the blame is being placed on Microsoft as it is being reported that the Chinese hackers had access to the MAPP information before the patch was even created. “I can say with 100% certainty that MAPP information got into the wrong hands,” a security researcher with access to the MAPP information stated.

If Microsoft confirms this leak, it would be a big blow towards the company’s efforts in securing its Windows operating system.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

User forum

0 messages

Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes

Comment*

Name*

Email*

Commenting as.Not you?

Save information for future comments

Comment

Radu Tyrsina

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows Remote Desktop flaw exploit code leaked, who is to blame?#

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier

Windows Remote Desktop flaw exploit code leaked, who is to blame?