Microsoft September Patch Sets Record: 972 Vulnerabilities Fixed, 112 Critical

Microsoft's September security update fixes a record 972 vulnerabilities, including 112 rated critical, surpassing the previous record of 620 set last month. This continues a trend of rising vulnerability counts across the industry, with Google and others also reporting record numbers. The scale suggests expanding attack surface and increased security research, but also raises concerns about patch management burden and potential exploitation windows.