Microsoft lifts Windows 11 24H2 block on PCs with USB scanners

December 11, 2024 at 02:11PM Microsoft has removed the compatibility block for Windows 11 24H2 upgrades after resolving USB connection issues affecting certain scanners. Users were advised against manual updates until the issue was fixed. The KB5048667 update is crucial for improving performance, but some may experience a delay before receiving the upgrade. ### Meeting … Read more

ICS Patch Tuesday: Security Advisories Released by Siemens, Schneider, CISA, Others

December 11, 2024 at 06:34AM The December 2024 ICS Patch Tuesday featured advisories from CISA and several industrial companies, notably Schneider Electric and Siemens. Significant vulnerabilities were reported, including critical flaws in Modicon controllers and high-severity issues in various products, prompting numerous patches and mitigations for affected systems. Rockwell Automation and Phoenix Contact also released … Read more

Microsoft Fixes 72 Flaws, Including Patch for Actively Exploited CLFS Vulnerability

December 11, 2024 at 02:30AM Microsoft’s October 2024 Patch Tuesday addressed 72 security flaws, including a critical privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138) actively exploited in the wild. The update opened paths for further security measures against threats. Additionally, Microsoft plans to phase out NTLM in favor of Kerberos to bolster security against exploitation. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Actively Exploited Zero-Day, Critical RCEs Lead Microsoft Patch Tuesday

December 10, 2024 at 06:09PM Microsoft’s December 2024 Patch Tuesday introduces a significant security update addressing a Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138) and 71 patches, bringing the year’s total to 1,020. Critical issues involve exploits in LDAP, Hyper-V, and RDP services, necessitating immediate action from security administrators to mitigate risks. ### Meeting Takeaways – December 2024 … Read more

Adobe Patches Over 160 Vulnerabilities Across 16 Products

December 10, 2024 at 02:05PM Adobe’s December 2024 Patch Tuesday updates addressed over 160 vulnerabilities across 16 products, notably Adobe Experience Manager and Adobe Animate. The patches include medium to critical severity issues, particularly concerning arbitrary code execution. While no known exploits exist, users are urged to apply the updates promptly for security. ### Meeting … Read more

Microsoft Pulls Exchange Patches Amid Mail Flow Issues

November 15, 2024 at 06:00PM Microsoft has retracted its November 2024 Exchange security updates due to email delivery issues reported by admins. The update disrupted mail flow rules and data loss protection for Exchange users. Microsoft advises affected customers to uninstall the updates while investigating a permanent fix, with the rollout paused until resolved. **Meeting … Read more

Microsoft pulls Exchange security updates over mail delivery issues

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

Fortinet patches VPN app flaw that could give rogue users, malware a privilege boost

November 14, 2024 at 05:30PM A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-47574) in Fortinet’s FortiClient VPN could allow unauthorized code execution and privilege escalation on Windows systems. Patched in version 7.4.1, it has a 7.8 CVSS rating. Another flaw (CVE-2024-50564) allows altering SYSTEM-level registry keys. Both vulnerabilities were not exploited in the wild. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **High-Severity Vulnerability … Read more

Microsoft slips Task Manager and processor count fixes into Patch Tuesday

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

Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel Publishes 44 and AMD Publishes 8 New Advisories

November 13, 2024 at 08:03AM Intel and AMD released November 2024 Patch Tuesday advisories, addressing newly identified vulnerabilities in their products. Intel issued 44 advisories, while AMD provided 8. This update serves to inform customers about necessary security measures for their devices. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Intel Security Advisories**: Intel has released 44 new security advisories … Read more