Patch Tuesday: Microsoft closes 137 vulnerabilities, no zero-days
Briefly

In July 2025, Microsoft released security updates addressing 137 vulnerabilities across its products, with nine classified as critical and primarily relating to Remote Code Execution. Other vulnerabilities include issues with privilege escalation and information leaks. A significant vulnerability is CVE-2025-24087, related to Microsoft SQL Server, which poses risks if authentication is bypassed. Despite no actively exploited vulnerabilities being patched, the emphasis remains on timely implementation of updates to mitigate cyber threats and protect against potential exploits, especially regarding vulnerabilities publicly known before the updates.
During the monthly Patch Tuesday in July 2025, Microsoft released security updates for a total of 137 vulnerabilities in its products, addressing critical issues.
Of the 137 vulnerabilities addressed, nine have been classified as critical, most relating to Remote Code Execution (RCE), which allows attackers to execute malicious code remotely.
A notable vulnerability is CVE-2025-24087 in Microsoft SQL Server, which could have significant impact despite not being classified as critical by Microsoft.
Timely patch management remains crucial to effectively limit the attack surface of organizations, as emphasized by Microsoft and security researchers.
Read at Techzine Global
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