.NET Framework

July 11, 2017

Adobe, Microsoft Push Critical Security Fixes

This post was originally published on this siteIt’s Patch Tuesday, again. That is, if you run Microsoft Windows or Adobe products. Microsoft issued a dozen patch bundles to fix at least 54 security flaws in Windows and associated software. Separately, Adobe’s got a new version of its Flash Player available that addresses at least three vulnerabilities. The updates from Microsoft concern many of the usual program groups that seem to need monthly security fixes, including Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office, .NET Framework and Exchange. According to security firm Qualys, the Windows update that is most urgent for enterprises tackles a critical […]
July 14, 2020

‘Wormable’ Flaw Leads July Microsoft Patches

This post was originally published on this siteMicrosoft today released updates to plug a whopping 123 security holes in Windows and related software, including fixes for a critical, “wormable” flaw in Windows Server versions that Microsoft says is likely to be exploited soon. While this particular weakness mainly affects enterprises, July’s care package from Redmond has a little something for everyone. So if you’re a Windows (ab)user, it’s time once again to back up and patch up (preferably in that order). Top of the heap this month in terms of outright scariness is CVE-2020-1350, which concerns a remotely exploitable bug […]