This month’s Patch Tuesday highlights three critical zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Windows PCs that require immediate patching—that is, identified as “Patch Now.” Some updates, such as those for the Office and Edge browsers, follow standard release schedules, but be aware of a critical update for SharePoint Server. Developers should be aware of a late addition to the update cycle affecting Azure Agent, which requires attention for Azure-based virtual machines. Testing is crucial this month, especially for core Windows features such as Common Error Logging, DNS, Cryptography, and Routing Services.
Learn more about Microsoft security updates for May.
April Patch Tuesday was a complex one, especially for applications that rely on SQL. This major Microsoft Patch Tuesday included 149 updates. While there were no zero-day vulnerabilities, key areas addressed include encryption APIs, networking, and remote desktop connections. A major update to the Kerberos security system removes Windows 11 from the affected list, highlighting the importance of staying up to date. For developers, 11 updates target the development platform, with 10 focused on SQL ODBC issues and 1 on .NET. While the .NET update can be added to the standard schedule, ODBC updates require careful scrutiny.
Learn more about Microsoft security updates for April.
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday was complex. No zero-day vulnerabilities were reported, but a number of updates, particularly those affecting SQL, OLE, and ODBC components, underscore the importance of thorough assessment. Key areas of focus include file management, cryptography, networking, remote desktop connections, and SQL-related functionalities. Given the interconnectedness of these systems, organizations should prioritize testing across their application portfolios to identify potential impacts. The Kerberos security system update is noteworthy, as it removes support for certain versions of Windows 11.
Learn more about Microsoft security updates for March.
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