Microsoft Patches Record 974 Flaws, Including Two Exploited Windows Zero-Days

Microsoft has addressed a record 974 vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, including two zero-day flaws in Windows that have been exploited. The vulnerabilities are spread across various products, with 723 in Windows, 111 in Office and Office 2016, 62 in SQL, and 22 in Developer Tools. Over 110 of these vulnerabilities have been rated as critical. This update is part of Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday releases. The large number of vulnerabilities addressed in this update highlights the scope of the issues that Microsoft is working to resolve.