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Microsoft Patches 113 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Zero-Day Flaw

1/14/2026

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Microsoft has released patches addressing 113 security vulnerabilities in Windows.
The update includes a zero-day flaw, CVE-2026-20805, actively exploited and linked to the Desktop Window Manager.
Experts warn the flaw can be exploited with other vulnerabilities for more severe attacks.
Microsoft removed outdated modem drivers due to CVE-2023-31096.
The patches fix critical flaws in Microsoft Office and other software to prompt users to prioritize updates.

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Story summary

Microsoft has released patches addressing 113 security vulnerabilities in Windows.
The update includes a zero-day flaw, CVE-2026-20805, actively exploited and linked to the Desktop Window Manager.
Experts warn the flaw can be exploited with other vulnerabilities for more severe attacks.
Microsoft removed outdated modem drivers due to CVE-2023-31096.
The patches fix critical flaws in Microsoft Office and other software to prompt users to prioritize updates.