MSI Center – How to gain SYSTEM privileges in seconds

According to security researcher MrBruh on Hacker News, MSI Center—the system utility from motherboard manufacturer MSI—contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows users to gain SYSTEM-level administrative access in seconds. The flaw affects millions of computers running MSI hardware, exposing them to malware and data theft. The discovery underscores the importance of keeping manufacturer software updated and reviewing system permissions.

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