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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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...
This July, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday delivered an eye-catching 137 vulnerabilities addressed across its product ecosystem—a figure that stands out as notably above the monthly average and signals an ongoing, relentless arms race between attackers and defenders in the Windows world. While the...
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday has introduced a comprehensive suite of security updates, addressing 132 vulnerabilities across various products, with 14 classified as critical. Notably, none of these vulnerabilities have been reported as actively exploited in the wild.
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Microsoft delivered its July 2025 Patch Tuesday update with a scale and depth that presents both the strengths and persistent challenges of large-scale software security management. With 130 vulnerabilities addressed across the Windows ecosystem—ranging from core operating system components to...
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...
An urgent spotlight has been cast on the Windows ecosystem with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49742, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability impacting the Microsoft Graphics Component. This security flaw, documented by Microsoft in its Security Update Guide, serves as a potent reminder...
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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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As of July 8, 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-49729 affecting the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). It's possible that this CVE has not been disclosed or documented in public databases.
However, there have been...
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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The Windows Print Spooler has long been a critical and, at times, problematic subsystem of the Windows operating system. Responsible for managing print jobs sent from computers to printers, it operates at a privileged level—meaning its vulnerabilities routinely attract widespread attention from...
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Microsoft has recently disclosed a critical information disclosure vulnerability in SQL Server, identified as CVE-2025-49718. This flaw arises from the use of uninitialized resources within SQL Server, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to access sensitive information over a network...
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Microsoft SharePoint Server stands at the heart of countless enterprises’ document management, workflow automation, and collaboration activities. As organizations continue to entrust this platform with increasingly sensitive information and critical business processes, the security of SharePoint...
As of my latest information, there is no record of a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-49714 affecting the Visual Studio Code Python Extension. The most recent notable vulnerability is CVE-2024-49050, a Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue disclosed on November 12, 2024. This vulnerability...
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49704, has been discovered in Microsoft SharePoint Server, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data...
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49685, has been discovered in the Windows Search Service, posing significant risks to Windows users. This flaw allows authorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally, potentially leading to unauthorized control over affected...
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Here’s what is known about CVE-2025-49682:
Title: Windows Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Type: Use After Free
Description: An authorized attacker can exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Media to locally elevate their privileges on an affected system.
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A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49678, has been discovered within the Windows NTFS (New Technology File System). This flaw allows authorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally through a null pointer dereference. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and...
The recent disclosure of CVE-2025-49667, a critical elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel (Win32K) Subsystem, has cast a spotlight on the ongoing security challenges inherent in fundamental components of the Windows operating system. Security researchers and IT...