Microsoft Issues Patch for Critical Windows Defender Security Flaw

Microsoft has released a security update to address a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-50656, in its Windows Defender software. The flaw, known as 'RoguePlanet,' could allow authenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on Windows 10 and 11 systems. Users are advised to apply the patch promptly to mitigate potential risks.