Microsoft finds critical wormable bug lurking in every version of Windows

Microsoft released its August 2017 patches, which fixed 48 security flaws in six products. One critical flaw, CVE-2017-8620, is a wormable vulnerability that affects all Windows operating systems. It allows hackers to remotely execute on unpatched computers and take complete control, potentially leading to the installation of programs, data manipulation, and the creation of new accounts. Microsoft recommends immediate patching or shutting down the search function if patching is not possible.