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All Windows users should immediately update their computers. An exploit rated 9.8/10 (CVE-2024-38063) compromises all devices running Windows with an IPv6 address. (msrc.microsoft.com)
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If you have the August 13, 2024—KB5041580 update. You're good.

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[–] LarmyOfLone@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What about torrenting through a VPN with IPv6? Would that make you vulnerable to this exploit?

[–] r00ty@kbin.life 3 points 3 months ago

I think it depends on all the caveats I mentioned. If it could have worked with an outgoing connection, then someone with a bad client could execute it for sure. The VPN wouldn't protect you.