Microsoft on Tuesday addressed 26 vulnerabilities in its monthly cycle of security patch releases, marking the software giant’s largest Patch Tuesday this year. Microsoft issued 10 security bulletins to patch vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and .Net. Six of the bulletins were rated “critical,” a record number since the company implemented its Patch Tuesday process. One update was ranked “important,” two judged “moderate” and three rated as “low” risk.
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Microsoft Issues Record Number of Critical Patches
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire October 11, 2006 07:59 AMMicrosoft on Tuesday addressed 26 vulnerabilities in its monthly cycle of security patch releases, marking the software giant’s largest Patch Tuesday this year. Microsoft issued 10 security bulletins to patch vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and .Net. Six of the bulletins were rated “critical,” a record number since the company implemented its Patch Tuesday process. One update was ranked “important,” two judged “moderate” and three rated as “low” risk.