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AI Uncovers Record Microsoft Security Flaws
15 Jul
Summary
- Microsoft issued a record 570 security patches this week.
- AI significantly aided the discovery of these numerous vulnerabilities.
- Two critical zero-day flaws were among the security updates.
Microsoft has issued a record 570 security patches this week, a substantial increase attributed to the use of artificial intelligence in uncovering software vulnerabilities. This significant number of fixes was part of the company's regular 'Patch Tuesday' release, designed to address security flaws across its product lines, including Windows and Office.
Among the vulnerabilities addressed are two critical zero-day flaws. One impacts Windows Server, enabling attackers to escalate privileges, while another affects the SharePoint file sharing server and is actively being exploited by malicious actors, according to government cybersecurity warnings. This surge in patches comes after Microsoft announced its anticipation of higher patch volumes due to AI's enhanced capabilities in identifying dormant bugs within its decades-old codebases.
