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Assuming all machines on the network do not have the same local admin password.
This is a privilege escalation bug that lets you reset the admin password, but it doesn't give you the old password.
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> can read keystrokes, read mouse events, and make screen grabs of any other applic As compared to Windows in which an app can't do that? > The operating system where no apps are sandboxed by default? As compared to Windows or Mac where apps are sandboxed by default? > The operating system where once you find a local root exploit, which are not rare, you can embed a root kit deep in the operating system? As a desktop…
> As I said a semblance of security and privacy Unless you happened to install Ubuntu, which used to send all your local file searches to the cloud to find Amazon deals
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In this case the next time the vulnerability will be available is with the release of the next upgrade, expected around March.
Insiders see this style of Upgrade on a regular basis (with each new major Insider Build). Microsoft just made a big blog post about a new system for this style of Upgrade (the "Universal Patch Platform") and has asked Insiders to keep an eye out on it. A White Hat attempting responsible disclosure could at least check on Insider Builds and attempt to provide feedback on the new platform through official channels.