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EP. 181: Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday Fixes an Actively Exploited Windows Zero-Day
Summary
Microsoft’s October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes CVE-2026-96951, an actively exploited Windows Shell zero-day that can bypass Mark of the Web protections. The flaw requires user interaction but can reduce or remove security warnings normally applied to files downloaded from untrusted sources.
The broader release addresses more than 1,400 vulnerabilities, including critical remote code execution issues affecting components such as Active Directory Domain Services and several Outlook flaws where the Preview Pane can serve as an attack vector.
Key Takeaways
• CVE-2026-96951 is being actively…
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