Driver Vulnerabilities
The latest Driver Vulnerabilities coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2025-32776: OpenRazer Driver Vulnerability Exposes Linux Systems to Local Attacks
Microsoft's Security Update Guide returned no usable advisory when queried for CVE-2025-32776, revealing a significant gap in vulnerability tracking for cross-platform security issues. This empty...
RNDIS Driver CVE-2026-20828 Claim Unverified: What Windows Admins Need to Patch Now
A vulnerability identifier—CVE-2026-20828—has surfaced in online discussions claiming a flaw in Windows’ RNDIS networking driver, but as of today, no official advisory from Microsoft or major...
Akira Ransomware Exploits Intel ThrottleStop Driver to Disable Windows Defender in Stealthy BYOVD Campaign
A potent ransomware campaign has turned a trusted Intel CPU tuning driver into a weapon, allowing attackers to evade Windows 11's built-in defenses by disabling Microsoft Defender with surgical...
Microsoft Defender Flags WinRing0 Driver over Critical Vulnerability, Impacting Key Windows Hardware Monitoring Tools
In recent developments that highlight the persistent challenges of balancing system performance with robust cybersecurity on Windows, Microsoft Defender has begun flagging the popular WinRing0 driver...
Understanding Microsoft Defender’s VulnerableDriver Alert for WinRing0: Risks and Best Practices
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long played a pivotal role in shielding Windows users from a dynamic and ever-evolving threat landscape, but as cyber threats grow more sophisticated, the need to...
Microsoft Ends Legacy Driver Support in Windows Update: What It Means for Security & Performance
Microsoft has officially begun phasing out legacy drivers from Windows Update, marking a significant shift in its approach to hardware compatibility. This strategic move aims to improve system...
Microsoft's Legacy Driver Phase-Out: Boosting Windows Security & Compatibility
Microsoft is taking a bold step to modernize Windows by phasing out legacy drivers from Windows Update, a move aimed at enhancing system security and compatibility. This initiative reflects the...
Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes zero-day bugs, adds semantic search & voice access
Introduction Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday introduces a suite of updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements, critical security patches, and...
KB5055612 fixes WSL2 GPU flaw and blocks BYOVD driver exploits in Windows 10
Overview of Windows 10 Update 19045.5794 (KB5055612) Microsoft has rolled out the Windows 10 Release Preview build 19045.5794, identified as KB5055612, delivering important fixes that focus on...
WinRing0x64.sys flagged by Windows Defender under CVE-2020-14979 exploit risk.
Windows Defender, Microsoft's built-in antivirus solution, has recently been flagging a concerning driver file named WinRing0x64.sys as a potential security threat. This alert has left many users...
Critical Paragon Driver Exploit Fuels Ransomware Epidemic: CVE-2025-0289 Analysis
A chilling new ransomware campaign is weaponizing a critical vulnerability in a widely used storage management tool, turning legitimate software into a digital skeleton key for system-wide...