Microsoft released its usual Patch Tuesday updates this month to fix code vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer.
The company has released a total of 13 security updates, five of which have been rated critical and should be prioritized for installation because they include essential fixes for Windows vulnerabilities.
The first critical update comes with the code MS16-023. It is a cumulative security update for Internet Explorer and is available for all supported versions of Windows.
It doesn't matter if you use Internet Explorer or not, it's recommended that you install this update because the applications on your computer still rely on this browser to provide you with content from the web.
According to Microsoft, this update fixes security issues in Internet Explorer that could allow an attacker to gain the same rights as the logged-on user.
Windows 10 users should install the update MS16-024 immediately. It is a cumulative security update that fixes Edge. The flaw allows remote code execution.
The other critical updates released today are: MS16-026, MS16-027, and MS16-028. All have been released via Windows Update, and some require a computer restart.
MS16-023, MS16-024 , MS16-026, MS16-027, MS16-028
