privately

The tag 'privately' is used in the context of Microsoft security bulletins that address vulnerabilities reported through private disclosure channels. These privately reported vulnerabilities are security flaws discovered by researchers or organizations and disclosed to Microsoft confidentially before public announcement. The tagged content covers updates for Windows components such as the Ancillary Function Driver (AFD), LRPC Client, and Data Access Components, as well as Microsoft Office. These updates address elevation of privilege and remote code execution risks. The severity ratings are typically Important, and exploitation often requires local access or user interaction. The tag reflects a recurring theme in Microsoft's security update process where vulnerabilities are responsibly disclosed and patched before public knowledge.