Microsoft is warning that the rapid advancement of AI is accelerating the discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. The company notes that while AI helps defenders find flaws faster, it also aids attackers in discovering them before patches are available, or in analyzing patches once released. This has led to a shrinking "patch gap" – the time between a patch's release and its widespread application – increasing the risk for unpatched systems. AI
IMPACT AI's dual role in accelerating both vulnerability discovery and exploitation poses new challenges for software security and patch management.
RANK_REASON Commentary from Microsoft on the impact of AI on software security vulnerabilities and patching.
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