Microsoft’s September 2024 Patch Tuesday Addresses 4 Zero-Days, 79 Vulnerabilities

On September 10, 2024, Microsoft released its latest round of security updates as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday program. This month’s updates address a total of 79 vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products, including four zero-day vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited in the wild. Read on to learn more.  

What are the zero-day vulnerabilities mentioned in Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Tuesday?  

The four zero-day vulnerabilities being actively exploited are: 

1. CVE-2024-38014 – Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability: This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. 
2. CVE-2024-38217 – Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability: Attackers could exploit this flaw to bypass security features designed to protect users from untrusted files. 
3. CVE-2024-38226 – Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability: This vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher could enable attackers to bypass security features. 
4. CVE-2024-43491 – Microsoft Windows Update Remote Code Execution Vulnerability: Exploiting this flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely through the Windows Update mechanism.  

Given the critical nature of these vulnerabilities, it’s crucial that organizations prioritize the application of these patches as soon as possible. 

What is Nuspire doing? 

At Nuspire, we are committed to keeping our clients secure. We are actively applying the September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates in accordance with vendor recommendations. Our team is also conducting threat hunting exercises to identify any potential signs of exploitation related to these vulnerabilities. 

What should I do? 

To ensure the security of your systems, we recommend the following actions: 

1. Review and Apply Patches: Carefully review the September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates and prioritize their installation, focusing first on the actively exploited zero-days and critical vulnerabilities. 
2. Test Patches: If possible, test the patches in a staging environment before deploying them widely to ensure compatibility with your systems and applications. 
3. Monitor for Signs of Exploitation: Remain vigilant and monitor your systems for any indicators of compromise, even after patching. 

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Keeping up with vulnerabilities like those addressed in this month’s Patch Tuesday is crucial, but effective cybersecurity goes beyond just reacting to known threats.  

With the Nuspire Cybersecurity Experience, you can enhance your vulnerability and patch management practices by leveraging a secure AI ecosystem designed to help you take a more proactive approach to your cybersecurity strategy. 

Our intelligent unification approach, driven by AI automation and real-time insights, ensures that you’re not only prepared for today’s threats but also positioned to anticipate and prevent future ones. Whether it’s through automated threat detection, real-time monitoring or expert support, our platform enables you to stay ahead of the curve and protect your organization more effectively. 

By combining traditional methods with advanced AI-driven tools, you can ensure your patch management efforts are part of a broader, more resilient defense strategy.