Microsoft Patches 84 Flaws in March Patch Tuesday, Including Two Public Zero-Days

Microsoft has addressed 84 security vulnerabilities in its latest patch release, including two publicly disclosed zero-day flaws. The patches cover a range of software components, with eight vulnerabilities rated Critical and 76 rated Important in severity. A significant proportion of the patched vulnerabilities, 46, are related to privilege escalation, while 18 allow for remote code execution and 10 enable information disclosure. The swift patching of these flaws is crucial, as public knowledge of the zero-day vulnerabilities has effectively shortened the window for potential exploits¹. The release underscores the importance of prompt patch management, particularly for organizations that rely heavily on Microsoft software. So what matters most to practitioners is the urgent need to assess their exposure to these vulnerabilities and apply the patches without delay, as the zero-day activity targeting Microsoft means the patching window is already closing.