The latest updates resolve more glitches and security flaws - some critical - in Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2, so you'll want to install them sooner rather than later.

Microsoft has rolled out the February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, KB5051987 and KB5051989, for Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2, as reported by Bleeping Computer. After installing the updates, the build number for Windows 11 version 24H2 will change to Build 26100.

With updates KB5051989 and KB5051987, users on both Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2 are getting security fixes and quality-of-life improvements.

Today is Microsoft' 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 55 flaws, including four zero-day vulnerabilities, with two actively exploited in attacks.

Included in the mix of patches released this month are two zero-day flaws affecting Windows; admins, that means it’s time to patch now.

Patch Tuesday Microsoft’s February patch collection is mercifully smaller than January’s mega-dump. But don't get too relaxed – some deserve close attention, and other vendors have stepped in with plenty more fixes. Of the 63 patches (including six released earlier in the month) Microsoft announced, two are already being exploited.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5051987 and KB5051989 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues.

Microsoft patched 63 CVEs in the February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Here are the most dangerous threats that were avoided.

All supported Windows operating systems will receive an update this month for a buffer overflow vulnerability that carries the catchy name CVE-2025-21418. This patch should be a priority for enterprises, as Microsoft says it is being exploited, has low attack complexity, and no requirements for user interaction.

Microsoft Patches Two Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws Your email has been sent February’s report on Microsoft patches includes 56 vulnerabilities, two of which are zero-day flaws that have been exploited.