Microsoft right now launched updates to repair no less than 137 safety vulnerabilities in its Home windows working methods and supported software program. Not one of the weaknesses addressed this month are identified to be actively exploited, however 14 of the failings earned Microsoft’s most-dire “crucial” ranking, that means they could possibly be exploited to grab management over weak Home windows PCs with little or no assist from customers.
Whereas not listed as crucial, CVE-2025-49719 is a publicly disclosed info disclosure vulnerability, with all variations way back to SQL Server 2016 receiving patches. Microsoft charges CVE-2025-49719 as much less more likely to be exploited, however the availability of proof-of-concept code for this flaw means its patch ought to most likely be a precedence for affected enterprises.
Mike Walters, co-founder of Action1, stated CVE-2025-49719 will be exploited with out authentication, and that many third-party functions rely upon SQL server and the affected drivers — doubtlessly introducing a supply-chain threat that extends past direct SQL Server customers.
“The potential publicity of delicate info makes this a high-priority concern for organizations dealing with useful or regulated knowledge,” Walters stated. “The great nature of the affected variations, spanning a number of SQL Server releases from 2016 by 2022, signifies a basic concern in how SQL Server handles reminiscence administration and enter validation.”
Adam Barnett at Rapid7 notes that right now is the tip of the highway for SQL Server 2012, that means there will likely be no future safety patches even for crucial vulnerabilities, even should you’re prepared to pay Microsoft for the privilege.
Barnett additionally known as consideration to CVE-2025-47981, a vulnerability with a CVSS rating of 9.8 (10 being the worst), a distant code execution bug in the way in which Home windows servers and purchasers negotiate to find mutually supported authentication mechanisms. This pre-authentication vulnerability impacts any Home windows shopper machine operating Home windows 10 1607 or above, and all present variations of Home windows Server. Microsoft considers it extra seemingly that attackers will exploit this flaw.
Microsoft additionally patched no less than 4 crucial, distant code execution flaws in Workplace (CVE-2025-49695, CVE-2025-49696, CVE-2025-49697, CVE-2025-49702). The primary two are each rated by Microsoft as having a better chance of exploitation, don’t require consumer interplay, and will be triggered by the Preview Pane.
Two extra excessive severity bugs embody CVE-2025-49740 (CVSS 8.8) and CVE-2025-47178 (CVSS 8.0); the previous is a weak point that would permit malicious recordsdata to bypass screening by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, a built-in characteristic of Home windows that tries to dam untrusted downloads and malicious websites.
CVE-2025-47178 includes a distant code execution flaw in Microsoft Configuration Supervisor, an enterprise software for managing, deploying, and securing computer systems, servers, and units throughout a community. Ben Hopkins at Immersive Labs stated this bug requires very low privileges to take advantage of, and that it’s attainable for a consumer or attacker with a read-only entry position to take advantage of it.
“Exploiting this vulnerability permits an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries because the privileged SMS service account in Microsoft Configuration Supervisor,” Hopkins stated. “This entry can be utilized to control deployments, push malicious software program or scripts to all managed units, alter configurations, steal delicate knowledge, and doubtlessly escalate to full working system code execution throughout the enterprise, giving the attacker broad management over the complete IT surroundings.”
Individually, Adobe has launched safety updates for a broad vary of software program, together with After Results, Adobe Audition, Illustrator, FrameMaker, and ColdFusion.
The SANS Web Storm Middle has a breakdown of every particular person patch, listed by severity. In case you’re accountable for administering numerous Home windows methods, it could be price maintaining a tally of AskWoody for the lowdown on any doubtlessly wonky updates (contemplating the massive variety of vulnerabilities and Home windows parts addressed this month).
In case you’re a Home windows house consumer, please think about backing up your knowledge and/or drive earlier than putting in any patches, and drop a word within the feedback should you encounter any issues with these updates.
