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it is not the same security context between web/browser apps and desktop apps wether there is a VM involved or not. A browser can load remote payload (not unde
by zwetan 10y ago
it is not the same security context between web/browser apps and desktop apps wether there is a VM involved or not.
A browser can load remote payload (not under user control) that can then exploit browsers flaw, Flash AVM2 flaw, etc.
On the desktop the user run a local exe/app which has de facto "full system access".
A bit surprised you don't know that, it's kind of basic ...