Microsoft Releases Patches for Windows Telephony Vulnerabilities
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📞🔐 Microsoft addresses over 20 critical RCE vulnerabilities in Telephony Services. On January 14, 2025, Microsoft released patches for more than 20 Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities primarily affecting Windows Telephony Services, attributed to heap-based buffer overflows. The vulnerabilities highlight the importance of understanding the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) architecture, which facilitates telephony integration in Windows applications. Microsoft emphasizes the need for organizations to promptly apply these patches to mitigate potential exploitation risks. The article also discusses the interaction between Telephony Service Providers (TSPs), Media Service Providers (MSPs), and the TAPI server, underscoring the critical nature of these components in maintaining secure telephony operations. For further assistance in vulnerability management, organizations are encouraged to consult security experts.
