ESET Discovers Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2025-24983 in Older Microsoft Windows Versions, Prompting Urgent Updates

ESET researchers discovered a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-24983) in older Microsoft Windows versions. * The vulnerability allows for zero-day exploit execution. * Successful attacks require prior backdoor infection. * Compromised systems grant hackers extensive access. * The flaw existed in Windows 10 versions before Build 1809 and Windows 8.1. * Windows Server 2016 was also affected, with security updates provided until January 2027. * Microsoft has addressed the vulnerability. * Windows 10 free support ends in October, urging users to upgrade to Windows 11 or consider alternative secure OS.