Todd Schell
Software Security Update: December 2020 Patch Tuesday
December Patch Tuesday is the lightest of 2020. Only 58 unique CVEs were resolved, nine of which are rated as Critical.
Software Security Update: November 2020 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has released updates resolving a total of 112 unique common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) this month.
Software Security Update: October 2020 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has launched the preview of its new update guide, which includes a few welcome improvements.
Software Security Update: September 2020 Patch Tuesday
While there are no public disclosures or exploited CVEs this month, there are a few issues to be concerned about.
Software Security Update: August 2020 Patch Tuesday
If only threat actors got the memo that there was a pandemic and they should take a break for a bit. Unfortunately, they are as busy as ever.
Software Security Update: July 2020 Patch Tuesday
In total, Microsoft resolved 123 unique vulnerabilities, 18 of which are rated as Critical. Commentary is also provided on Oracle and Adobe updates.
June 2020 Patch Tuesday Commentary
Microsoft resolves 129 unique common vulnerabilities and exposures in June, but there are no publicly disclosed or exploited vulnerabilities to be concerned with.
Patch Tuesday Commentary May 2020
For Patch Tuesday May 2020, Microsoft has issued a number of updates as expected. Adobe has also released updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
April Patch Tuesday
This month Microsoft resolved 113 unique common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), 19 of which are rated as critical.
March 2020 Patch Tuesday Commentary
Microsoft has resolved 115 unique common vulnerabilities and exposures, 26 of which were rated as Critical.
February 2020 Patch Tuesday: First Security Updates for Edge Chromium Browser Edition
Microsoft resolved 99 CVEs in February and issued the first security updates for Edge Chromium browser edition, while Adobe issued multiple updates.
January Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Issues CVE for Crypto Vulnerability
Microsoft also issues the final public patch releases for Windows 7, Server 2008, and Server 2008 R2.