Security researchers have discovered NatJack, a sophisticated vulnerability exploitation technique that leverages NAT (Network Address Translation) table manipulation to compromise TCP session integrity and enable DNS spoofing attacks. The vulnerability affects both Windows and Linux operating systems, prompting security authorities to assign dedicated CVE identifiers for tracking and patching efforts. Organizations must implement network segmentation and NAT filtering mechanisms to mitigate potential threats from this emerging attack vector.

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