Microsoft released 14 security bulletins today, six rated critical. Among the fixes is a patch for a Windows kernel zero-day vulnerability disclosed by Google that was being used in attacks by the Sofacy APT gang.
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Windows PDF Library Flaw Puts Edge Users at Risk for RCE
Microsoft today released nine security bulletins as part of its August 2016 Patch Tuesday updates.
Microsoft Patches JScript, VBScript Flaw Under Attack
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday security bulletins include a patch for a JScript and VBScript scripting engine vulnerability being publicly exploited.
Badlock Vulnerability Clues Few and Far Between
Admins have to hold their breath for two more weeks on the Badlock vulnerability. Which will come first: the patch, or a public exploit?
Microsoft Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in its Browsers
Microsoft released 13 security bulletins, five of which it rated critical, including separate advisories patching two dozen flaws in IE and Microsoft Edge browsers.
Microsoft Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in New Edge Browser
Microsoft released a security bulletin for its new Edge browser, patching four critical vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Patches Hacking Team Windows Kernel Zero Day
Microsoft patched a Windows kernel zero day vulnerability uncovered among the data stolen from the controversial Hacking Team.
Patched Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Flaw Exploitable With One Bit Change
Details have been disclosed on a Windows kernel-mode driver privilege escalation vulnerability that was patched Tuesday by Microsoft.
Microsoft Group Policy Vulnerability Affects All Windows Computers
Details were released on two Microsoft Group Policy vulnerabilities affecting all Windows machines going back to Windows Server 2003. The flaws were addressed in separate Patch Tuesday security bulletins.
Monster IE Update Top Patch Tuesday Priority
Microsoft released its February 2015 Patch Tuesday security bulletins, including a massive update for Internet Explorer and a patch for a Windows zero day disclosed by Google.