Microsoft security advisory – January 2021 monthly rollup

Number: AV21-021
Date: 13 January 2021

On 12 January 2021 Microsoft published Security Updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. Included were patches, which Microsoft rated with critical severity, for the following:

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Microsoft Windows RT
• Microsoft Windows Defender
• Microsoft System Center
• Microsoft Edge
• HEVC Video Extensions
• Microsoft Security Essentials

The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web links and apply the necessary updates.

Security Update Guide
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance

January 2021 Release Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/releaseNote/2021-Jan

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