Microsoft’s September Patch Extravaganza: 79 Vulnerabilities, 7 Critical, 4 Already Exploited!
Microsoft’s September update patches 79 vulnerabilities, seven of which are rated critical. Highlighting CVE-2024-43491, a “downgrade” vulnerability in Windows 15 Version 1507, which allows attackers to remove patches and exploit older issues. Beware, your outdated software might just be a hacker’s new best friend!
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday: the cybersecurity equivalent of a pumpkin spice latte – a seasonal must-have, but with more critical bugs and fewer calories!
Key Points:
- Microsoft rolled out updates for 79 vulnerabilities, 7 of which are rated critical.
- Four vulnerabilities are actively being exploited.
- Critical vulnerabilities include CVE-2024-43491 (a downgrade vulnerability) and CVE-2024-38014 (Windows Installer issue).
- Several vulnerabilities are related to “Mark of the Web” and security feature bypasses.
- Remote code execution vulnerabilities in SharePoint were also addressed.
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