Windows 11 Security Update Fixes Critical Remote Privilege Escalation

Security Update Alert: Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Vulnerability

Microsoft has released an urgent Patch Tuesday update addressing a critical vulnerability in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager. The flaw allowed unauthorized network attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on vulnerable machines. At Android People (androidpeople.in), we break down patch steps.

Understanding RPC Memory Corruption Vulnerability CVE-2026-3102

Tracked under CVE-2026-3102, the vulnerability score hits 9.8 on the CVSS scale. Malicious packets sent over port 445 or RPC interfaces could trigger heap overflow, allowing remote attacker code execution.

Immediate Update Verification Steps

1. Open Windows Settings and navigate to Windows Update.
2. Click Check for updates and download KB5061920.
3. Restart your system to apply security patches.

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