Eight Windows security patches due on Tuesday

Microsoft Update will release eight Windows security patches on Tuesday, one of which is categorized as “critical”. There is no specific information about the patches.

VNUNet reports : “Tuesday will also see the release of one patch for Microsoft Exchange which is rated ‘important’. … The patch release traditionally coincides with an update of Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool and is followed by a webcast. This month’s webcast is on Wednesday at 11am US Pacific Time (7pm BST).”

Last month’s “critical” release was delayed because of quality concerns. It is not known whether this patch will be included in Tuesday’s fixes.

Microsoft has opted for a monthly patch release cycle to allow system administrators to prepare for upcoming fixes.