Microsoft Vulnerabilities
The latest Microsoft Vulnerabilities coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Critical Windows WTD.sys Driver Flaw (CVE-2025-29971) Exposes Systems to DoS Attacks
In the shadowed corners of Windows architecture, a silent threat designated CVE-2025-29971 has emerged, exposing millions of systems to destabilizing denial-of-service attacks through a critical flaw...
Critical Windows Kernel Flaw CVE-2025-29970: Privilege Escalation Threat Analysis
A critical security flaw designated as CVE-2025-29970 has been confirmed in Microsoft's core file system components, enabling attackers to bypass critical security barriers and gain administrative...
CVE-2025-26646: Critical .NET Build Artifact Vulnerability Exposed
A silent threat has been creeping into development pipelines, one that compromises the very foundation of software trustworthiness: build artifact integrity. The recently disclosed CVE-2025-26646...
May 2025 Patch Tuesday: Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities and Enhancing Enterprise Security
Overview May 2025's Patch Tuesday has brought a series of critical security updates from major technology vendors, including Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, SAP, and Ivanti. These updates address a range of...
Microsoft's Cloud Security Evolution: Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities with Enhanced Transparency
Introduction In recent years, Microsoft's cloud services have become integral to countless organizations worldwide. As the reliance on these services grows, so does the importance of robust security...
Remote attackers crash Windows servers via unauthenticated WDS TFTP flood in under seven minutes
Overview A critical zero-click vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft's Windows Deployment Services (WDS), posing a significant threat to enterprise networks. This flaw allows remote...
Microsoft NTLM Vulnerability and Apple Zero-Day Exploits Highlight Critical Need for Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures
Overview Recent disclosures of critical security vulnerabilities in Microsoft and Apple products underscore the persistent and evolving threats in the digital landscape. Microsoft has identified a...
Windows 11 inetpub Folder: Essential Security Fix or New Vulnerability? An In-depth Analysis
Introduction The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 introduced a seemingly innocuous yet security-critical addition: an empty folder named "inetpub" appearing on the root of the...
Microsoft's April 2025 Windows Update Introduces Security Flaw via Directory Junctions
In April 2025, Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates aimed to address several security vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems. Among these was a fix for CVE-2025-21204, a privilege escalation...
March 2025 Windows Security Patch: Addressing Critical Zero-Days and Strengthening System Defenses
Overview of the March 2025 Windows Security Patch Update Microsoft’s March 2025 Patch Tuesday update is a crucial milestone in the ongoing effort to fortify the Windows ecosystem against...
Microsoft Security in 2024: Rising Vulnerabilities and Robust Responses
In an era where cyber threats evolve at a breakneck pace, Microsoft’s sprawling ecosystem—spanning Windows, Azure, Office, and beyond—remains both a cornerstone of enterprise productivity and a...