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Edge browser to Windows, Microsoft fixes 120 vulnerabilities through update

Among the vulnerabilities fixed this month, 17 bugs received the highest severity rating of "Critical," and there are also two zero-days

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Among the vulnerabilities fixed this month, 17 bugs received the highest severity rating of critical

IANS New Delhi

1 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2020 | 11:04 AM IST

Microsoft has fixed 120 vulnerabilities with its new security patch, including two zero-day bugs in Windows operating system and Internet Explorer that were being exploited by the hackers.

Microsoft has released an August 2020 security update that has patched 120 vulnerabilities across 13 different products, from Edge to Windows, and from SQL Server to the .NET Framework.

Among the vulnerabilities fixed this month, 17 bugs received the highest severity rating of "Critical," and there are also two zero-days, ZDNet reported on Tuesday.

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Topics : Microsoft India Microsoft Window Microsoft Windows 10 update

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