The tech titan is addressing a total of 172 security flaws, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Among these, eight are rated as “Critical,” consisting of five remote code execution bugs and three elevation of privilege issues.

These updates highlight the ongoing efforts to enhance security and protect users from potential threats.

Originally published on TechRepublic: Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday: 172 Flaws Fixed.

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