"GTA V Vulnerability Exposes PC Users to Partial Remote Code Execution Attacks"

Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), a popular video game, has been found to contain a vulnerability that could enable partial Remote Code Execution (RCE). Hackers initially exploited the flaw to get to higher levels in the game and ban other users. However, it has been discovered that the same exploits can also be used to achieve partial RCE on victims' PCs. If threat actors exploit the flaw to gain full RCE, they could launch malware on victims' devices using the game as a staging site. While the scope of actions that can be carried out via the vulnerability is still being investigated, community members have warned others to avoid playing the game. According to reports, hackers have even been able to force their way into private online sessions between friends, implying that all online use of the game should be deemed risky. This article continues to discuss the GTA V game vulnerability that exposes PC users to partial RCE attacks.

ITPro reports "GTA V Vulnerability Exposes PC Users to Partial Remote Code Execution Attacks"

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