April 2025 Patch Tuesday Highlights
Microsoft released fixes for 121 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical ones and one zero-day (CVE-2024-29988) actively exploited in the wild. Key risks involve remote code execution (RCE), privilege escalation, and information disclosure across Windows, Office, Azure, and Edge.
Top Critical Issues:
- Windows DHCP RCE (CVE-2024-26234)
- Microsoft Defender RCE (CVE-2024-26235)
- Azure Service Fabric vulnerabilities
Zero-Day Threat:
CVE-2024-29988 (Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation)
Urgent Action:
- Prioritize patching systems exposed to the internet and critical services first.
- Validate cloud services and endpoint defenses post-patch.
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