Microsoft has Released Security Updates for May 2023 - 20230510001

Overview

Microsoft has released updates that addresses multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software.

Some of the vulnerabilities may be exploited to take control of a system.

What is the vulnerability?

The security updates address 40 CVEs with a CVSS score of up to 9.8.

Details about the relevant CVEs can be found in Microsoft's update guide.

What is vulnerable?

A wide variety of Microsoft products and services have been included in the release.

A list of the Microsoft products and services affected is available here.

Recommendation

The WA SOC recommends administrators review the May 2023 Security Update Guide and apply the updates to all affected devices where necessary.