March 13, 2024 at 02:03AM
Microsoft released a monthly security update addressing 61 vulnerabilities, including 2 critical issues in Windows Hyper-V with potential for denial-of-service and remote code execution. None of the flaws were publicly known or under active attack, but updates were also made to the Chromium-based Edge browser. Other vendors have also released security patches.
After reviewing the meeting notes, I have extracted the following key takeaways:
– Microsoft released its monthly security update addressing 61 security flaws, including two critical issues impacting Windows Hyper-V that could lead to denial-of-service (DoS) and remote code execution.
– The vulnerabilities are rated as Critical, Important, and Low in severity, with six of them assessed as “Exploitation More Likely.”
– The update also addresses privilege escalation flaws in the Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container, Windows Composite Image File System, and Authenticator, amongst others.
– One of the vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-21390, could allow an attacker to gain access to multi-factor authentication codes and modify or delete accounts in the authenticator app if successfully exploited.
– The update also plugs a remote code execution flaw in Exchange Server and a case of remote code execution affecting the Open Management Infrastructure (OMI).
– The number of CVEs patched in the first quarter of 2024 by Microsoft was lower compared to the previous years, with only 181 CVEs patched.
In addition, security updates have been released by other vendors to rectify several vulnerabilities.
Let me know if there is any specific action you would like to take based on these takeaways.