Microsoft's last Patch Tuesday of 2022 addresses two zero-days

The year's smallest monthly security update fixed 49 flaws in total

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Microsoft releases last Patch Tuesday of the year, addresses two zero-days
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Microsoft releases last Patch Tuesday of the year, addresses two zero-days

Microsoft has released its December 2022 Patch Tuesday update, fixing multiple security holes in its products.

Two of the 49 security vulnerabilities patched this month are zero-days, one being actively exploited in attacks. The second was publicly disclosed, but not actively used. Six security holes ...

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