Microsoft Patchocalypse: 161 Vulnerabilities and the Quest for Cybersecurity Sanity
Microsoft kicked off 2025 with a security patch bonanza, tackling 161 vulnerabilities, including three zero-day exploits. Highlighting the urgency, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added these to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, leaving federal agencies racing to patch up by February 4.
Hot Take:
Microsoft has kicked off 2025 with a software patch party, and it seems like they invited the entire vulnerability guest list over for a patch-a-palooza. With 161 flaws popping up like weeds, including three zero-day vulnerabilities, it’s a wonder they didn’t just decide to unplug everything and start over. It’s a bit like trying to patch a sinking ship with duct tape—but hey, it’s a good thing they have plenty of it!
Key Points:
- Microsoft releases patches for 161 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-days.
- 11 vulnerabilities are rated Critical, while 149 are rated Important.
- Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSP vulnerabilities are under active exploitation.
- Five vulnerabilities are already publicly known, requiring immediate attention.
- The U.S. CISA mandates federal agencies to apply specific fixes by February 4, 2025.