Microsoft releases patch to fix 26 security flaws

Turn of a new security update at Microsoft. The American company launches a new patch with which to plug several security holes. And in this way you can anticipate problems that can threaten Windows computers.

Microsoft releases patch to fix 26 security flaws

With this new security patch Microsoft has solved a total of 54 vulnerabilities in various products. And a total of 26 security flaws in Windows. A remarkable figure, but that at least is solved, they say. The patch is available for Windows 7, Windows 8.1. and Windows 10.

Microsoft security patch

All versions have solutions to detected security problems. Among them the possibility of remotely executing the code. Another vulnerability that has been detected, and affected all versions, was a weakness that affected the Windows search service and thus for executing an SMB attack. Although, they have meant that it has nothing to do with the SMB vulnerability that WannaCry took advantage of.

Therefore, users of different versions of the operating system can already count on these updates. And in this way to be able to correct the vulnerabilities and security problems detected in Windows.

The company wanted to warn users to check if they have the option of automatic updates activated. Therefore, go to Windows Update and check the update system to make sure everything is correct. Currently there is no malware or ransomware that takes advantage of the vulnerabilities that have been fixed. But WannaCry acted weeks after an update, so it 's important to download them now.