November 19, 2024 at 12:40PM Microsoft has announced the preview availability of hotpatching for Windows 365 and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 client devices. This feature allows for updates to be applied without requiring a system reboot, enhancing efficiency and performance for users. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Announcement**: Microsoft has announced the preview availability of hotpatching. 2. … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 10:23AM Microsoft has temporarily halted the November 2024 Exchange security updates due to email delivery problems on servers employing custom mail flow rules, as identified during this month’s Patch Tuesday. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. Microsoft has paused the scheduled security updates for Exchange set for November 2024. 2. The pause is … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 12:42PM Microsoft has addressed significant issues affecting Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 in its KB5046617 security update. This includes fixing a Task Manager reporting error and resolving installation delays on certain hardware. The update also mitigates upgrade issues for Windows Server, improving overall system functionality for users. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 07:15AM Microsoft’s November 2024 Patch Tuesday addressed 90 security flaws, including two actively exploited vulnerabilities in Windows NTLM and Task Scheduler. Notably, CVE-2024-43451 affects NTLMv2 hash disclosure, while CVE-2024-49039 allows privilege escalation. The update also highlights critical vulnerabilities in Azure CycleCloud and .NET, alongside adopting CSAF for improved vulnerability reporting. **Meeting … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 06:38PM Microsoft has resolved various bugs affecting Windows Server 2025 installations and upgrades, particularly on devices with high core counts. Issues included failed installations, prolonged boot times, and BSOD errors. Users are advised to install the November 2024 update (KB5046617) and follow temporary workarounds to limit logical processors if needed. ### … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 05:45PM Microsoft’s November security update addresses 89 vulnerabilities, including four zero-day bugs actively exploited by attackers. Among these, CVE-2024-43451 allows unauthorized access to NTLMv2 hashes, while CVE-2024-49039 enables privilege escalation. Microsoft also adopted the Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) to improve vulnerability disclosure. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Vulnerability Update**: – Microsoft … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 04:47PM Microsoft revealed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-49040) in Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, allowing email spoofing by forging legitimate senders. Discovered by Vsevolod Kokorin, the flaw leads to exploitation risks. Microsoft has released updates for detection and added warning banners for suspicious emails, urging users to maintain security features. ### Meeting … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 11:42AM Microsoft confirmed that some users of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 were unexpectedly upgraded to Windows Server 2025 due to third-party patch management tools. This issue, attributed to a procedural error, has been mitigated, but affected admins have no rollback option besides restoring from backups. Licensing confusion also arose with … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 02:11PM Microsoft announced that Windows 10 home users can delay the transition to Windows 11 for an additional year by purchasing Extended Security Updates (ESU) for $30. Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, but specialized versions will receive updates longer. Users are encouraged to check Windows 11 compatibility. ### … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 03:44PM Microsoft has released the KB5044380 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, introducing seventeen changes, including a new Gamepad keyboard and remapping the Copilot key. Users can manually install it via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update aims to enhance functionality without security fixes. ### … Read more