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Microsoft patches CVE-2024-21325 in Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool (KB5034510)
[German]In December 2023, Microsoft released the Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool (KB5034510) to fix the HP Smart App issue. Shortly afterwards, following a tip from Stefan Kanthak, I reported on security problems with this tool here in the blog. Microsoft has … Continue reading
Edge 120.0.2210.133
[German]Microsoft has released another security update for the Edge (Chromium) browser with version 120.0.2210.133 on January 11, 2024. It is a security update that is intended to close vulnerabilities.
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2; Server 2012 R2: Updates (January 9, 2024)
[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2008 R2 (in the 4th ESU year) and for Windows Server 2012/R2 (1st ESU year) were released on January 9, 2024 (the updates can also be installed under Windows 7 SP1). Here is an … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server
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Google Chrome 120.0.6099.216/217 with critical security fix
[German]Google has released updates of the Google Chrome browser in the Stable Channel for Mac, Linux and Windows to version 120.0.6099.216/217 on January 9, 2023. Version 120.0.6099.216 for Mac and 120.0.6099.217 for Windows were released in the Extended Stable Channel. … Continue reading
Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022 Updates (January 9, 2024)
[German]On January 9, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), Microsoft also released cumulative updates for Windows 11 23H2 to 21H2. Windows Server 2022 also received an update. Here are some details about these updates, which are … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 1.2024, Security, Update, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Patchday: Windows 10 Updates (January 9, 2024)
[German]On January 9 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), various cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from the RTM version to the current version) as well as for the Windows Server counterparts. Here are … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (January 9, 2024)
[German]On January 9, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office and for other products. The security updates eliminate 48 vulnerabilities (CVEs), two of which are critical vulnerabilities. Below is a compact overview of these updates … Continue reading
Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2024-0193 allows root access
[German]The vulnerability CVE-2024-0193, which allows root access, was discovered in the Linux kernel. This is a use-after-free error in the Netfilter subsystem, which was given a CVSS score of 7.8. However, the vulnerability can only be exploited by local attackers … Continue reading
Important dates for Windows hardening in 2024
[German]Brief short note before the first patchday in 2024: Microsoft is carrying out hardening measures for Windows (clients and servers) over longer periods of time, where functions are secured via Windows Update on certain dates. Some of these hardening measures … Continue reading
Edge 120.0.2210.121
[German]Microsoft has released another security update for the Edge (Chromium) browser with version 120.0.2210.121 on January 5, 2024. It is a security update that is intended to close vulnerabilities. Thanks to the readers for pointing this out in the blog.