'The exact same issue that was reported to Microsoft by Google project zero is actually still present, unpatched': Chaotic Eclipse strikes again with another worrying Windows security flaw
Chaotic Eclipse has revealed a new zero-day vulnerability affecting Windows 11, named MiniPlasma, which remains unpatched despite previous reports. This vulnerability allows threat actors to escalate privileges and gain SYSTEM access on fully patched devices. The researcher has disclosed a total of six vulnerabilities, raising concerns about Microsoft's handling of bug reports.
- ▪Chaotic Eclipse disclosed a zero-day vulnerability named MiniPlasma affecting the Cloud Filter driver in Windows 11.
- ▪The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-17103, was reported to Microsoft by Google’s Project Zero in December 2020 but remains exploitable.
- ▪This is the sixth vulnerability disclosed by Chaotic Eclipse, who is dissatisfied with Microsoft's response to bug reports.
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Pro Security 'The exact same issue that was reported to Microsoft by Google project zero is actually still present, unpatched': Chaotic Eclipse strikes again with another worrying Windows security flaw News By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 May 2026 Chaotic Eclipse has now disclosed six vulnerabilities affecting fully patched Windows 11 devices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Researcher Chaotic Eclipse discloses new Windows 11 zero‑day affecting the Cloud Filter driverMiniPlasma, originally…
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