November 9, 2024 at 03:12PM
Microsoft confirmed that recent security updates are disrupting SSH connections on some Windows 11 systems (22H2 and 23H2), affecting enterprise, IOT, and education users. A temporary fix involves adjusting access control list permissions. The company is investigating potential impacts on home and pro editions and plans to release a resolution soon.
### Meeting Takeaways
1. **Windows Security Updates Issue**:
– Microsoft has confirmed that the security updates from October 2024 are causing SSH connection failures on select Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems.
– Affected user segments include enterprise, IoT, and education customers, with only a “limited number” of devices impacted.
– Investigation is underway to determine if Windows 11 Home and Pro editions are affected.
2. **OpenSSH Service Failure**:
– The OpenSSH service fails to start post-update, which prevents SSH connections without detailed logging.
– Manual intervention is needed to run the sshd.exe process.
3. **Temporary Fix for SSH Connection Issues**:
– A temporary workaround has been provided for affected users involving updating access control list (ACL) permissions on specific directories.
– Necessary steps include running PowerShell as an Administrator and executing a provided script to update folder permissions.
4. **Ongoing Investigation and Future Fix**:
– Microsoft is actively working on a fix that will be included in an upcoming Windows update, with further details to be communicated.
5. **Fingerprint Sensor Issue Resolved**:
– The October Patch Tuesday updates have successfully resolved fingerprint sensor freezing issues on Windows 11 24H2 devices.
– A safeguard hold that blocked Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on impacted systems has been lifted.
6. **Previous Known Issues Fixed**:
– Microsoft addressed an issue that prevented certain applications from starting on Windows 10 22H2 when launched from non-admin accounts in the prior month’s updates.
– A separate issue affecting Remote Desktop connections on Windows servers was also resolved following the July security updates.
### Action Items:
– Communicate the temporary fix steps to affected customers.
– Monitor for updates regarding the permanent fix timeline from Microsoft.
– Ensure team members are aware of the fingerprint sensor resolution and the lifted safeguard hold for Windows 11 24H2 upgrades.