On the second Tuesday of August 2025, Microsoft released its latest security updates, addressing 119 vulnerabilities, including 13 critical ones. This month’s updates also tackled a publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability. Key areas affected include Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows Hyper-V, and SQL Server, among others. Adobe, on the other hand, issued 13 security advisories to fix 68 vulnerabilities across various products like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, with 38 deemed critical. Notably, a zero-day vulnerability in Windows Kerberos was patched, preventing potential privilege escalation. Other critical issues addressed involved Hyper-V and Windows Graphics Kernel, which could lead to information disclosure and remote code execution, respectively. The updates underscore the importance of staying ahead of security threats through timely patch management.
What are the key updates from Microsoft’s and Adobe’s August 2025 Patch Tuesday?
