Microsoft fixes three zero-days, eight critical flaws in May Patch Tuesday update

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Microsoft fixes three zero-days in May Patch Tuesday update
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Microsoft fixes three zero-days in May Patch Tuesday update

One zero-day is being actively exploited

Microsoft has released its May 2022 Patch Tuesday update, addressing a total of 75 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. In addition to these bugs, Microsoft also fixed 36 securit...

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