Patch Tuesday Panic: Microsoft’s February Security Update Unleashes Two Zero-Day Surprises!
Microsoft’s February security update is lighter on vulnerabilities, but don’t relax just yet. With 63 CVEs, including two actively exploited zero-days, there’s still plenty to keep admins busy. The focus remains on patching these critical flaws before they can cause chaos. So, mark your calendars and prepare for a Patch Tuesday extravaganza!
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s February security update is like a diet version of January’s vulnerability feast – fewer zero-days, but still enough to give IT admins heartburn. With two zero-day threats that could make your systems more vulnerable than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, it’s clear that Microsoft is keeping everyone on their toes. So, while you might have fewer vulnerabilities to chew on, the ones that remain are spicy enough to keep you reaching for the antacid!
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s February update patches 63 CVEs, a significant drop from January’s 159.
- Two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities are causing a stir: CVE-2025-21418 and CVE-2025-21391.
- Experts recommend fixing CVE-2025-21377 and CVE-2025-21194 ASAP due to their potential severe impacts.
- Microsoft classifies four vulnerabilities as critical, including a high-risk RCE in Microsoft High Performance Compute (HPC) Pack.
- Some vulnerabilities, while critical, require no customer action, adding a twist to the usual patching frenzy.