Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 'End of 10' Edition
Microsoft has released software updates to fix 172 security holes in its Windows operating systems, including two vulnerabilities being actively exploited.
October's Patch Tuesday marks the final month of security updates for Windows 10 systems. Users unable or unwilling to migrate to Windows 11 should consider alternative options.
Vulnerabilities Addressed
- CVE-2025-24990: a zero-day bug in the Agere Modem driver, which has been removed from Windows.
- CVE-2025-59230: a zero-day elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan).
Microsoft responded to active attacks on these flaws by completely removing the vulnerable driver from Windows.
Users running Windows 10 PCs should take necessary steps to ensure their systems remain secure.
Author's summary: Microsoft ends Windows 10 support.