Critical Writable File in Lenovo’s Windows Directory Lets Attackers Bypass AppLocker

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Critical Writable File in Lenovo’s Windows Directory Lets Attackers Bypass AppLocker

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A recently highlighted security flaw on Lenovo machines has drawn attention to a lingering risk for organizations relying on Microsoft’s AppLocker to enforce application whitelisting.

The issue centers on a writable file, MFGSTAT.zip, found in the Windows folder of Lenovo devices, which can be exploited to bypass AppLocker’s default restrictions and execute unauthorized code.

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