Windows Zero-Day Affecting All OS Versions On Sale For $90,000 (softpedia.com)

An anonymous reader writes: "A hacker going by the handle BuggiCorp is selling a zero-day vulnerability affecting all Windows OS versions that can allow an attacker to elevate privileges for software processes to the highest level available in Windows, known as SYSTEM," writes Softpedia. The zero-day is up for sale on a Russian underground hacking forum, and is currently available for $90,000 -- after it was initially up for $95,000. The hacker is saying he'll sell the zero-day to one person only, who'll receive its source code and a working demo. Two videos are available, one showing the hacker exploit Windows 10 with the May 2016 security patch, and another one bypassing all EMET features. While security experts think the zero-day may be overpriced, they think the hacker will find a buyer regardless.

Comments

Re:It is worth what somebody will pay for it

[Anonymous Coward]

I got Windows 10, including all its vulnerabilities, for free. No way is anyone paying $90K for just one of them.

Re:Its not over priced

[110010001000]

I totally trust the guy when he says he only will sell it to one customer. Why would he want to sell it to many customers? To get more money? Never!

Pfffft

[JustAnotherOldGuy]

That's nothing. I've got a zero-day bug called "Norton Anti-Virus" that pwns all versions of Windows and it's only $49.99.

Re:Its not over priced

[Anonymous Coward]

Thank goodness Western hackers only do it for God and country

Re:Its not over priced

[110010001000]

You are right. People will never trust "BuggiCorp" again. And he can't change his handle, it is on his passport and his Mom would be upset too. Thanks for the tip.

Re:It is worth what somebody will pay for it

[flyingfsck]

Yes, yes, Linux doesn't work on toys, but it works on everything else. Windows only works on toys.