Database Security
The latest Database Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Critical SQL Server Patches Land, but CVE Confusion Causes Headaches for Admins
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday brought a cluster of security updates for SQL Server that fix critical vulnerabilities, including a heap-based buffer overflow leading to remote code execution,...
Critical SQL Server Vulnerability Enables Admin Escalation Over the Network
Microsoft has released a security advisory for CVE-2025-24999, a network-exploitable elevation-of-privilege flaw in Microsoft SQL Server that could allow an attacker with limited database access to...
Microsoft Fixes SQL Server Flaw That Allows Privilege Escalation via SQL Injection
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday release includes a fix for a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SQL Server that enables authenticated attackers to escalate privileges and seize...
Comprehensive Strategies for Securing Web Servers in 2025
In a digital era where threat actors evolve alongside the infrastructure they seek to undermine, securing a web server in 2025 demands more than just traditional firewalls and antivirus software. The...
Revolutionizing Cloud Database Migration: Automated Schema Migration with Azure Database Migration Service
Microsoft’s relentless drive to streamline enterprise cloud adoption has taken a pronounced leap with the latest evolution of Azure Database Migration Service (DMS). Announced as a cornerstone...
AI-Powered Data Security Strategies: Navigating Risks and Defenses in the Enterprise AI Era
In a digital world where relentless innovation often races ahead of regulatory guardrails, organizations increasingly find themselves in a high-stakes battle to secure sensitive data against equally...
Oracle Integrates Model Context Protocol to Revolutionize AI-Driven Enterprise Data Management
Oracle’s recent integration of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into its Database platform marks a watershed moment for the future of AI-driven data management, workflow automation, and...
Azure Arc and Automation Cut SQL Server Migration Costs by 40% for Hybrid Cloud Users
In the fast-evolving landscape of enterprise IT, organizations are under relentless pressure to modernize legacy workloads, harness the power of cloud-native architectures, and boost operational...
Critical Microsoft 365 PDF Export Flaw: Exploiting LFI for Data Breaches
A recently patched vulnerability in Microsoft 365's PDF export function allowed attackers to exploit a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability, potentially exposing sensitive data. This critical...
Microsoft Issues Urgent Warning for Critical SQL Server Flaw CVE-2025-49718
Microsoft has issued an urgent security alert for a critical information disclosure vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49718, affecting multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server. The flaw could...
Critical SQL Injection Flaw in Microsoft Configuration Manager (CVE-2025-47178) Puts Enterprise Networks at Risk
Critical SQL Injection Flaw in Microsoft Configuration Manager (CVE-2025-47178) Puts Enterprise Networks at Risk A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-47178, has been...
Microsoft Tackles Critical SQL Server Flaws in July 2025 Security Updates, Including Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft Tackles Critical SQL Server Flaws in July 2025 Security Updates, Including Zero-Day Vulnerability A recently identified zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server, designated...