Microsoft’s Patch Parade: 70 Security Flaws and a Zero-Day to Keep You on Your Toes!
Microsoft has issued patches for over 70 security flaws, spotlighting a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS). Dubbed CVE-2024-49138, this bug is actively exploited, allowing SYSTEM privileges through buffer overflow. Meanwhile, the Windows LDAP bug is so dire, Microsoft suggests disconnecting Domain Controllers from the internet.
Hot Take:
Looks like Microsoft is giving Santa a run for his money this December with a sleigh full of patches! With over 70 vulnerabilities wrapped up and ready to be delivered, it seems like Redmond’s elves have been busy. Just remember, the only thing worse than getting coal in your stocking is leaving these security holes wide open.
Key Points:
- Microsoft patched over 70 security flaws, including a critical zero-day vulnerability in the Windows CLFS.
- The CLFS bug, CVE-2024-49138, allows SYSTEM privilege escalation with a 7.8/10 CVSS score.
- No Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) released for the zero-day, leaving defenders in the dark.
- Microsoft urges urgent attention to a critical Windows LDAP bug with a CVSS score of 9.8/10.
- 2024 has seen 1,020 vulnerabilities patched by Microsoft, with 27 zero-day attacks documented.
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