Microsoft is aware of the issue and has issued a security update addressing it. Xbox Live Auth Manager is an application that authenticates users on Xbox Live and is used by many applications and games. Microsoft discovered a vulnerability in the application that could allow a malicious attacker to take control of an affected system. Microsoft has issued a security update for this vulnerability. The update fixes this elevation of privilege vulnerability. If you are using this application on an affected system, we recommend you apply the update immediately. Microsoft has provided the following guidance for applying the update. Note: Rebooting your system into Safe Mode may not work for some users due to driver issues or other situations. For best results, update your system in an elevated state such as during boot. How to apply the update: Updating your system will automatically fix this issue. There are two ways you can update your system: - Update automatically with Windows Update - Download and install the update manually
What is the Xbox Live Auth Manager?
The Xbox Live Auth Manager is an application that authenticates users on Xbox Live and is used by many applications and games. Microsoft discovered a vulnerability in the application that could allow a malicious attacker to take control of an affected system. Microsoft has issued a security update for this vulnerability. The update fixes this elevation of privilege vulnerability. If you are using this application on an affected system, we recommend you apply the update immediately. Microsoft has provided the following guidance for applying the update. Note: Rebooting your system into Safe Mode may not work for some users due to driver issues or other situations. For best results, update your system in an elevated state such as during boot. How to apply the update: Updating your system will automatically fix this issue. There are two ways you can update your system: - Update automatically with Windows Update - Download and install the update manually
Microsoft has confirmed the update resolves this issue
Microsoft has confirmed that the update resolves this issue. Microsoft has released a security update for Xbox Live Auth Manager, which addresses this elevation of privilege vulnerability. This update fixes this elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Windows Update :
- Go to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update
- Select Check for Updates
How to apply the update:
- Download the update from Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55378
- Apply the update by running the executable file
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Published on: 03/09/2022 17:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 03/14/2022 13:49:00 UTC