‚A proof-of-concept exploit named BrokenPipe abuses the #Steam Client Service to elevate a standard Windows user to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM without displaying a UAC prompt or requiring administrator credentials.‘
https://cyberinsider.com/steam-client-flaw-with-no-fix-enables-privilege-elevation-on-windows/
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