Microsoft Releases Monthly Security Updates Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities
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Microsoft released its monthly security updates addressing eight critical vulnerabilities, multiple privilege escalation flaws, and an Excel vulnerability that could enable Microsoft Copilot to be exploited for data exfiltration. The Patch Tuesday update also marked the first instance of a CVE attributed to an AI-driven penetration testing agent. Two zero-day vulnerabilities were patched, though no specific CVE IDs or technical details were disclosed in the notice. The updates target vulnerabilities across Microsoft products, including potential risks in cloud and application environments. No exact dates or affected versions were specified beyond the general Patch Tuesday release.