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Microsoft Phone Link Adds Remote Control Amid New Critical CVEs

Microsoft Phone Link Adds Remote Control Amid New Critical CVEs
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THE page discusses recent vulnerabilities detected and ongoing developments in Microsoft's Phone Link application. Key points include:

1. **Active Exploits Detected**: Summary of six critical vulnerabilities (CVEs) including issues in Ajax.NET, Red Hat Libuser, Linux Kernel, Citrix, and Microsoft SQL Server, which pose security risks.

2. **Microsoft Phone Link**: The application facilitates operations between computers and Android devices, allowing features such as file access and code transfer.

3. **Upcoming Features**: Microsoft plans to implement remote management capabilities, enabling users to perform functions like remote shutdowns and reboots from Android devices, although it currently lacks Wake-on-LAN functionality for remote power-on.

4. **WOL Challenges**: Technical hurdles are highlighted regarding Wake-on-LAN support, pointing to configuration complexities and network limitations. Future enhancements might allow limited local network support for WOL.

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