Microsoft recently patched a security flaw in Microsoft Windows which was exploited by Lazarus Group. Lazarus Group is a state-sponsored actor with ties to North Korea. The security flaw, CVE-2024-38193, was a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges. Lazarus Group was able to exploit the zero-day and gain unauthorized access to privileged system areas. Microsoft addressed the vulnerability as part of its monthly updates. 

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