Microsoft is to release a single security patch tomorrow
as part of its monthly patching cycle.
The patch to the Windows operating system has been given a
maximum security rating of “critical” by Microsoft, meaning that
un-patched machines could lay themselves open for remote attack
without any user interaction as a result of the Windows security
flaw to be reported by Microsoft.
But the 8 November patch release will be less of a busy day than
last month’s “Patch Tuesday”, when Microsoft released nine security
patches to its software.
Microsoft also added that on the same day it will release two
non-security-related but “high-priority” Windows software updates
via its Microsoft Update (MU) and Windows Server Update Services
(WSUS) download channels.
In addition, the company will release another non-security but
high-priority Windows patch via its Windows Update (WU) and
Software Update Services channels.
Microsoft does not release any further details about security
vulnerabilites ahead of planned patch releases.