Microsoft has released a critical patch for a security flaw found in Windows that could allow hackers to take complete control of a user's machine.
Classed as a critical vulnerability, Microsoft's highest rated threat, the company said in a security bulletin "an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights."
The vulnerability affects Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1 and Windows RT, according to a security bulletin posted by Microsoft.
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