Microsoft’s security tracker lists CVE-2025-54898 as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that can be triggered by a crafted spreadsheet and may allow an attacker to achieve local code execution when a user opens a malicious file. (msrc.microsoft.com)
Background
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Microsoft has confirmed an emergency out‑of‑band (OOB) Windows update after August’s Patch Tuesday rollup caused built‑in recovery tools — Reset this PC, the cloud reimage flow Fix problems using Windows Update, and MDM‑initiated RemoteWipe CSP — to fail on multiple client branches, and...
Microsoft has released patches for a kernel-mode flaw in the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver—an exploitable heap-based buffer overflow that can allow a locally authorized attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM—though the CVE identifier you supplied (CVE-2025-53149) does not appear...
Title: CVE‑2025‑53148 — What Windows admins need to know about the RRAS “uninitialized resource” information‑disclosure issue (analysis, risk, detection and remediation)
Short summary for busy admins
You sent the MSRC link for CVE‑2025‑53148 (Routing and Remote Access Service / RRAS). I could...
CVE-2025-53138 — RRAS information disclosure: what admins need to know now
By [Your Name], WindowsForum.com — August 12, 2025
Summary
Microsoft’s Security Response Center lists CVE-2025-53138 as an information‑disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS)...
A newly disclosed heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) — tracked as CVE-2025-50163 — allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code over a network against servers running RRAS, elevating the threat posture for any organization...
Title: CVE-2025-50156 — Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Information Disclosure (Uninitialized Resource)
Executive summary
What happened: An information-disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2025-50156) was reported in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). The flaw is caused...
A use‑after‑free bug in the Windows kernel has been reported under the identifier CVE‑2025‑49761 and is described by Microsoft as an elevation‑of‑privilege vulnerability that can allow a local, authorized attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges; administrators should treat the advisory as urgent and...
Here is a summary of the main points from the official Microsoft support article for the June 10, 2025—KB5060999 (OS Builds 22621.5472 and 22631.5472) cumulative update for Windows 11:
Applies to
Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 22H2
Windows 11 version 23H2, all editions...
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Windows 11 is once again shifting the browser battleground, but this time, the dramatic change is reserved only for those in Europe. The move brings a long-standing user request—respected browser choices—directly into the operating system’s daily workflow, at least for a select group. As of a...
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For Windows 11 users, the tug-of-war between operating system defaults and user choice has been a recurring theme, often centered around Microsoft's persistent efforts to funnel web activity through its own Edge browser. In a recent twist, however, Windows 11 users in Europe are now experiencing...
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Microsoft has unveiled significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving user experience during system failures. These updates include a redesigned restart screen and the introduction of Quick Machine Recovery, both integral to the Windows Resiliency...
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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 24H2 update marks a significant turning point for PC gamers and power users, resolving one of the most disruptive system bugs in recent memory while simultaneously unlocking a richer, more compatible operating system for gaming rigs worldwide. After nearly a year...
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In a significant step for both mainstream and enthusiast PC gamers, Microsoft has at last removed a long-standing compatibility block that restricted select systems from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2—a move that opens the latest Windows experience to a broader array of devices, many of...
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Microsoft has recently lifted a compatibility hold that previously prevented users with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This decision follows the release of update KB5063060, which addresses critical issues that had been causing system instability for...
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Microsoft's latest iteration of its operating system, Windows 11 version 24H2, has been heralded by the company as "the most reliable Windows yet." This assertion is underpinned by internal telemetry data indicating a 24% reduction in unexpected restarts compared to Windows 10 version 22H2...
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Microsoft’s approach to Windows updates and compatibility patches has always been a source of both praise and frustration, with the recent saga around the Easy Anti-Cheat conflict in Windows 11’s 24H2 update serving as a vivid example of the challenges and triumphs that define modern PC...
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Here is a quick summary using both the Faharas News and Forbes sources:
What Microsoft Announced
Free Windows Update starting today: Microsoft is now offering a free update for Windows users to help with the transition away from Windows 10, which officially reaches end of life on October 14...
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In October 2024, Microsoft released Windows 11 version 24H2, introducing a suite of new features and enhancements. However, the rollout was accompanied by a series of compatibility issues that led to the implementation of upgrade blocks on certain systems. One significant issue involved the Easy...
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Microsoft has released the KB5062663 update for Windows 11, bringing OS builds 22621.5699 and 22631.5699 to users. This preview update focuses on addressing non-security issues, enhancing system stability, and improving user experience.
Key Improvements and Fixes
Country and Operator Settings...
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