February 2026 Patch Tuesday: Six Zero-Days Among 59 CVEs Patched

CrowdStrike's February 2026 Patch Tuesday overview highlights the mitigation of 59 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days, by Microsoft, with key vulnerabilities affecting Windows Remote Desktop, MSHTML Framework, and Microsoft Word. These vulnerabilities, actively exploited in the wild, pose significant security risks through techniques such as privilege elevation and security feature bypasses, often requiring user interaction and exploiting social engineering. Additionally, the report details critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure and ACI Confidential Containers, emphasizing the role of proactive security measures and transparency in cloud service vulnerability management. CrowdStrike provides tools like the Falcon platform to help organizations manage and prioritize these vulnerabilities, leveraging the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) to communicate severity and guide mitigation strategies.