October 10, 2023 at 03:03PM
Microsoft has released the optional KB5031356 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing 25 fixes for various issues. Users can install the update through the Windows Update settings or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update also addresses a new DDoS attack technique and provides steps to mitigate it.
Key Takeaways from Meeting Notes:
1. Microsoft has released the optional KB5031356 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes twenty-five fixes for various issues.
2. KB5031356 is a mandatory Windows 10 cumulative update that contains the October 2023 Patch Tuesday security updates.
3. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and manually performing a ‘Check for Updates.’
4. After installing the update, Windows 10 21H2 will be updated to build 19044.3570 and Windows 10 22H2 will be updated to 19045.3570.
5. Windows 10 users can also manually download and install the KB5031356 preview update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
6. The update brings back an improved search box experience on the taskbar, adds animations to certain icons on the news and interests taskbar button, and addresses issues with Microsoft Excel and the touch keyboard.
7. Microsoft has also provided steps to mitigate a new zero-day DDoS attack technique called HTTP/2 Rapid Reset, including setting limits for RST_STREAMS per minute using registry keys.
8. These settings are only necessary for Windows 10 users who have exposed their device on the Internet or made a web server accessible to others.
9. For a complete list of fixes, refer to last month’s KB5030300 preview update bulletin.
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