Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI
Microsoft has released a record number of security patches for its software, attributing the high volume to the use of AI in identifying vulnerabilities. The update addresses hundreds of flaws, including two zero-day exploits currently being targeted by hackers.
Why it matters
The integration of AI into cybersecurity research is accelerating the discovery of software bugs, forcing companies to increase the frequency and scale of security updates.
Microsoft released a record number of security patches for Windows, Office, and other tech product lines this week, citing the use of AI to aid the discovery of code vulnerabilities.
The technology and cloud giant issued patches for 570 security flaws on Tuesday as part of its monthly scheduled release of fixes, which security researchers have long dubbed “Patch Tuesday.”
At least two of the vulnerabilities are classified as zero-days , meaning that they were exploited before Microsoft was made aware of them. One bug affecting Windows Server allows hackers to escalate their privileges from a limited user to a system administrator. Another bug affects the SharePoint file sharing server — the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency CISA has warned hackers were actively exploiting the bug to compromise organizations.
Krebs on Security first reported the news.
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