Microsoft Warns of Critical Windows Security Flaw with Remote Code Execution Risk
Microsoft has issued a critical security bulletin for all versions of Windows, with Remote Code Execution (RCE) potential. This comes as part of a larger November update, which includes 16 bulletins addressing vulnerabilities in various Microsoft 365 products.
The most pressing issue is Bulletin #1, rated critical for all Windows versions. It has RCE potential, allowing attackers to remotely execute code on affected systems. Another critical bulletin, #2, affects all versions of Internet Explorer.
Microsoft will release 16 bulletins in total on November's Patch Tuesday. Five of these allow RCE, including Bulletin #3, which targets all Windows versions. Bulletin #6 is specifically for Microsoft 365 Word 2007, addressing an RCE vulnerability. The total count of vulnerabilities for the year is expected to be under 100.
Bulletin #5 is critical on server systems but has no criticality rating on desktop systems. Bulletin #4, on the other hand, is critical on desktop systems and important on server systems. All versions of Windows, .NET stack, Microsoft 365 Office, SharePoint, and Exchange are affected by these updates.
Microsoft's November security updates address a wide range of critical vulnerabilities, with several allowing Remote Code Execution. Users are advised to apply these updates promptly to protect their systems. The total number of vulnerabilities for the year is expected to be under 100.
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