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SECURITYJun 3 · 14:30 UTCTHE REGISTER

Another bug hunter leaks Microsoft exploits in defiance of company’s handling of vulnerability disclosures

Ammar Askar, a bug hunter, leaked a vulnerability in Microsoft's Visual Studio Code after becoming disillusioned with the company's handling of security reports. The exploit allows attackers to steal OAuth tokens via malicious extensions, compromising GitHub repos, and was disclosed publicly due to past negative experiences with Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

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