Critical Windows 10 Vulnerabilities Fixed in Unscheduled Updates
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Unscheduled fixes released for critical flaw in optional Windows codec
Microsoft has published unscheduled fixes for two critical vulnerabilities that make it possible for attackers to execute malicious code on computers running any version of Windows 10.
Unlike the vast majority of Windows patches, the ones released on Tuesday were delivered through the Microsoft Store. The normal channel for operating System security fixes is Windows Update. Advisories here and here said users need not take any action to automatically receive and install the fixes.
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