Regarded as a cornerstone in industrial network management solutions, Siemens SINEC NMS has played a pivotal role in enabling organizations across the globe to centrally control, monitor, and secure their operational technology (OT) infrastructure. With deployment spanning critical manufacturing...
Microsoft has released the KB5062553 update for Windows 11 version 24H2, bringing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, system performance, and security. This cumulative update, part of the July 2025 Patch Tuesday, is available through Windows Update and the Microsoft...
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A recent security disclosure has unveiled a critical vulnerability within Microsoft 365's PDF export functionality, enabling attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI) attacks and access sensitive files on the server. This flaw, now patched by Microsoft, underscores the importance of...
When Microsoft announces a security patch addressing a “wormable” remote code execution (RCE) flaw in foundational Windows authentication mechanisms, the global IT community takes notice. The recent remediation of CVE-2025-47981—a critical, heap-based buffer overflow in the SPNEGO Extended...
A recently disclosed Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Microsoft 365's PDF export functionality has raised significant security concerns. This flaw allowed attackers to access sensitive local system files during the PDF conversion process, potentially exposing confidential information...
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A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft 365's PDF export functionality has been discovered and subsequently patched, highlighting significant risks to sensitive enterprise data. The vulnerability, which earned its discoverer a $3,000 bounty from Microsoft's Security Response Center...
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A critical vulnerability has struck at the heart of Windows security, putting BitLocker’s much-touted full-disk encryption under the microscope. Dubbed CVE-2025-48818, this flaw exposes millions of devices to the risk of unauthorized data access—not through high-tech remote exploits, but via a...
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Here’s a summary of the key details from the July 2025 Windows Update, based on your GIGAZINE excerpt and the official Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog:
July 2025 Windows Security Updates – Highlights
Release Date: July 8, 2025
Total Flaws Fixed: 137
Zero-day vulnerability: 1 (in...
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The revelation of a critical security flaw in Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Client, catalogued as CVE-2025-48817, signals a pressing challenge for any organization reliant on Windows-based Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) infrastructure. The vulnerability, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary...
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday lands with considerable urgency, carrying updates that address a staggering 137 distinct flaws across its ecosystem, including one publicly disclosed zero-day in Microsoft SQL Server. With business, government, and individual users heavily dependent on...
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49691, has been discovered in Windows Miracast Wireless Display, posing significant risks to users. This flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow within the Windows Media component, allowing unauthorized attackers on the same network to...
In early 2025, a significant security vulnerability was identified within the Windows Graphics Component, designated as CVE-2025-49744. This flaw, characterized by a heap-based buffer overflow, allows authenticated local attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems. Microsoft has...
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Windows SmartScreen has long served as one of the core layers of defense in Microsoft’s modern security architecture, acting as a vigilant gatekeeper against malicious web content, phishing attempts, and untrusted or suspicious applications. But with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49740, a...
An elevation of privilege vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Visual Studio, designated as CVE-2025-49739. This flaw arises from improper link resolution before file access, commonly referred to as 'link following,' which could allow an unauthorized attacker to escalate privileges...
Microsoft Teams, a widely adopted collaboration platform, has recently been identified as vulnerable to a significant security flaw, designated as CVE-2025-49737. This vulnerability arises from a race condition due to improper synchronization when accessing shared resources, potentially allowing...
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CVE-2025-47999 describes a Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability. The vulnerability arises from missing synchronization in Hyper-V, which allows an authorized attacker to cause a denial of service (crash or unavailability of service) over an adjacent network. This means that the...
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CVE-2025-21382 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability identified in the Windows Graphics Component. This flaw arises from improper handling of memory buffers within the graphics libraries, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. By exploiting this...
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A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49727, has been discovered in the Windows Win32K Graphics (GRFX) subsystem. This heap-based buffer overflow allows authorized local attackers to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Understanding the...
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The Windows Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) is integral to the Windows operating system, facilitating seamless communication and interaction between connected devices. This service underpins functionalities such as device pairing, file transfers, and the operation of companion...
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A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49705, has been discovered in Microsoft PowerPoint, posing significant risks to users worldwide. This heap-based buffer overflow flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to data...