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Patch Tuesday

Patch Tuesday March 2023

Patch Tuesday March 2023

In this issue: March 2023 Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft Office and Intel Processors in Windows OS fixes, and vulnerabilities patched by other vendors, including TPM 2.0, Google Chrome, Jenkins, Veeam and Android.

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Patch Tuesday January 2023

Patch Tuesday January 2023

In this issue: January 2023 Patch Tuesday updates and vulnerabilities patched by other vendors, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Citrix, Linux, WordPress, Foxit Reader, and VMware.

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August 2022 Vulnerability Digest from Action1

August 2022 Vulnerability Digest from Action1

Each month, we review the most serious vulnerabilities in popular Windows software for which patches were released during the past month, including those from Patch Tuesday.
In this issue, you will learn about patches for vulnerabilities from Microsoft, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Foxit PDF Reader, Java, Adobe, VMware.

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What Is Zero-Day Vulnerability? Zero Days Explained

What Is Zero-Day Vulnerability? Zero Days Explained

A zero-day vulnerability can cause serious problems for businesses, as well as for software users. If these vulnerabilities are hacked or exploited, unauthorized individuals or automated devices can gain access to restricted system areas or software data stores. This is why a thorough approach to software patches — both from the software developer’s side and from the end user’s side — is crucial in cybersecurity and data protection.

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February 2022: Microsoft Patch Tuesday Review

February 2022: Microsoft Patch Tuesday Review

Microsoft squashed a total of 48 security bugs, including one zero-day vulnerability, with February’s Microsoft security updates Patch Tuesday. This figure does not include the 22 Microsoft Edge (chromium) fixes rolled out with today’s Patch release, 19 of which were actually fixed earlier this month. This brings the total number of patches released in February (so far) to 70.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2021 Review

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2021 Review

Microsoft has just released 67 security fixes to mark this month’s Patch Tuesday. Seven of the vulnerabilities fixed today were classified as Critical and the rest as Important. December’s patch release also includes fixes for six zero-day bugs, one of which was actively exploited in the wild.

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October 2021 Patch Tuesday Review: Microsoft Fixes 74 Security Flaws

October 2021 Patch Tuesday Review: Microsoft Fixes 74 Security Flaws

In this month’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft fixed a total of 74 vulnerabilities (81, counting Microsoft Edge for Chromium’s updates). Among the 74 bugs fixed today included four zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which was known to have been exploited in the wild. Three of the vulnerabilities were rated as Critical, one as Low, and the rest as Important.

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66 Vulnerabilities Fixed in Microsoft’s September 2021 Patch Tuesday

66 Vulnerabilities Fixed in Microsoft’s September 2021 Patch Tuesday

It’s the second Tuesday of the month again — time to check out the latest patch batch. Today, Microsoft released fixes for a total of 66 vulnerabilities, three of which were deemed Critical, one rated Moderate, and the rest classified as Important. Earlier this month, Microsoft released 20 security updates for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), bringing the total number of CVEs fixed in September to 86.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday Survival Guide

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Survival Guide

This time of the month… The predictable Windows Security Patch Tuesday schedule allows system administrators to stay prepared with their patch implementation plans.
Learn how to be ready for Microsoft Patch Tuesday. In this article we have compiled our tips for stress-free management of important Windows updates and timely deployment of Windows critical patches.

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