Microsoft’s January 2025 Patch Tuesday: 8 Zero-Days, 159 Flaws, and a Whole Lot of Headaches!
Microsoft’s January 2025 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for 159 security flaws, featuring eight zero-day vulnerabilities, three of which are actively exploited. Highlights include 58 remote code execution and 40 privilege elevation issues. As always, it’s a rollercoaster of vulnerabilities, but hey, at least your computer is getting more secure, right?
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s January 2025 Patch Tuesday is like a New Year’s resolution for your computer: a promise to fix all the bad habits it picked up over the holiday season. With 159 flaws patched, including eight zero-days, it’s the cybersecurity equivalent of a juice cleanse. Just remember, while your system is getting its zen on, you might want to keep your fingers crossed that the next zero-day doesn’t come with a side of fries.
Key Points:
- January 2025 Patch Tuesday includes fixes for 159 vulnerabilities, with eight zero-day flaws.
- Three zero-days are actively exploited, specifically targeting Windows Hyper-V.
- Twelve vulnerabilities are labeled “Critical,” involving remote code execution and privilege elevation.
- Microsoft Access vulnerabilities are being tamed by blocking certain document types via email.
- Other tech giants including Adobe, Cisco, and Fortinet also released security updates this month.