Extended Security Updates
The latest Extended Security Updates coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
October patch fixes CVE-2023-44487 HTTP/2 DoS flaw in Windows and Azure.
Microsoft has released a critical security update addressing CVE-2023-44487, a high-severity HTTP/2 protocol vulnerability affecting Windows systems. This denial-of-service (DoS) flaw could allow...
CVE-2023-38171: Critical Vulnerability in Microsoft QUIC – Update Now to Prevent Denial of Service Attacks
Microsoft has disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-38171) in its QUIC implementation that could allow attackers to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks against affected systems. This...
ADV240002 update bolsters Office with layered security against macro-based attacks
Microsoft has released security advisory ADV240002, a critical update implementing defense-in-depth protections across Office applications. This update represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to...
Critical Windows DNS Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution—Patch Now
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Windows DNS Server, tracked as CVE-2024-49091, poses a severe risk of remote code execution (RCE) on affected systems. Microsoft has rated this flaw as...
CVE-2024-49086: Critical Windows RRAS Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
CVE-2024-49086: Critical Vulnerability in Windows RRAS Exposed Microsoft has disclosed a critical security flaw in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) tracked as CVE-2024-49086, which...
Windows 11 24H2 December Update: Critical Security Patches & Enhanced Protection
Microsoft has rolled out its December 2024 security update (KB5048667) for Windows 11 Version 24H2, delivering critical patches and performance enhancements. This update addresses multiple...
CISA warns Fuji Electric Monitouch V-SFT flaws allow remote code execution on critical ICS systems.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in Fuji Electric's Monitouch V-SFT software, a widely used human-machine...
Windows 10 Defies Extinction, Gains Market Share as Windows 11 Adoption Stalls
Windows 10 is experiencing an unexpected resurgence in market share as Windows 11 adoption rates continue to lag behind Microsoft's projections. Recent data from StatCounter shows Windows 10 actually...
Microsoft Defender update now patches dangerous security gaps in Windows 10/11 installs
Microsoft has released a critical update for Microsoft Defender to address outdated security definitions in Windows installation images, protecting users from emerging threats during fresh OS...
Exchange Server 2019 hit by zero-day flaws, forcing out-of-band patches and a security overhaul.
Microsoft Exchange Server has faced unprecedented security challenges in recent years, with a series of critical vulnerabilities exposing enterprise email systems worldwide. The ongoing update saga...
Windows 10 End-of-Life: Security Risks, Upgrade Paths, and Alternatives Before 2025
The clock is ticking for over a billion devices as Microsoft's Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life date on October 14, 2025. This deadline isn't merely a technical footnote—it's a digital...
Windows 10 Users Hit with Full-Screen Upgrade Alerts as Windows 11 Deadline Looms
Microsoft has intensified its campaign to migrate Windows 10 users to Windows 11, deploying full-screen upgrade prompts and highlighting looming compatibility concerns. With Windows 10's...