Overview

• Microsoft's May Patchday includes fixes for 78 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem, with seven zero-day flaws patched.
• Five of the zero-day vulnerabilities are under active exploitation, enabling remote code execution and privilege escalation on Windows systems.
• Two additional zero-days in Microsoft Defender and Visual Studio are publicly known, with potential attacks anticipated.
• Critical patches target enterprise systems, including Azure Automation, Azure DevOps, and the Remote Desktop Client, to prevent data exposure and unauthorized access.
• Legacy components like Internet Explorer mode and outdated drivers remain high-risk, underscoring the importance of timely updates to prevent ransomware attacks.