Microsoft today said it would patch two critical vulnerabilities with two updates to Windows and Office next week.
"It's the predictable off month for Microsoft," said Andrew Storms, the director of security operations with nCircle Security. "That's all within the predictable pattern they've created."
Storms was referring to Microsoft's habit of alternating large- and small-sized updates. In April, the company issued 11 security updates that fixed a total of 25 flaws, including nine tagged as "critical," the highest threat ranking in its four-step scoring system.