Microsoft and Adobe Patch 111 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Remote Code Execution Bugs
Microsoft and Adobe have released crucial security updates addressing a combined total of 111 vulnerabilities. Microsoft's July 2022 Patch Tuesday fixed 84 flaws, while Adobe patched 27 across multiple applications. Among these, several critical bugs allow remote code execution, making prompt patching essential.
Microsoft's update addressed 84 vulnerabilities, including actively exploited zero-day flaw CVE-2022-22047. Issues patched range from Denial of Service (DoS) to Elevation of Privilege and Security Feature Bypass, affecting Windows, Microsoft 365, and other software.
Adobe's four advisories fixed 27 vulnerabilities, with four classified as critical and allowing Remote Code Execution (RCE). Eighteen of these are rated critical, with severity scores ranging from 6.5/10 to 7.8/10.
Qualys' Patch Management and VMDR services help customers leverage these updates effectively. Patch Management rapidly remediates Windows hosts, while VMDR automatically detects new vulnerabilities and aids in prioritizing remediation.
With 111 vulnerabilities patched, prompt action is crucial to protect against potential security threats. Microsoft and Adobe's updates address critical issues, and Qualys' services ensure efficient patch management and vulnerability detection.
