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Microsoft Security Update Releases (Feb. 17, 2021)
[German]Small addendum from this week: Microsoft has published a summary of changed security descriptions for Excel RCE vulnerabilities and also points to revised servicing stack updates. Here is a brief overview of the info I received via email on 2/18/2021.
Posted in Office, Security, Software, Windows
Tagged Excel, Patchday 2.2021, Security, SSU, Windows
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Chrome 88.0.4324.182 fixes 10 vulnerabilities
[German]Google developers have updated the Chrome browser to version 88.0.4324.182 as of February 16, 2020 in the desktop version for Linux, macOS and Windows. This security update fixes 106 vulnerabilities in the older browser versions.
Warning: Microsoft Edge 88.0.705.68 crashes since today
[German]A brief message for users of Microsoft Edge – version 88.0.705.68 (current is 88.0.4324.182). I received several reports from German users, facing browser crashes. Here is a rough overview of what is going on and a workaround.
Adobe Reader/Acrobat DC Hotfix 21.001.20138 fixes install error 1722
[German]Adobe has released a hotfix 21.001.20138 for its Adobe Reader and Acrobat DC. This update fixes a number of bugs, including installation error 1722, which I discussed here on the blog a few days ago.
Update fixes Citrix ADC crash due to memory corruption because of HTTP/2
[German]Brief note for administrators of a Citrix Netscaler (ADC) used but suffering from shaking when using HTTP/2. Citrix has released a firmware update for the ADC firmware that should fix the issue.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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WordPress plugin Responsive Menu: Serious security vulnerability patched
[German]Administrators of a WordPress installation who use the Responsive Menu plugin should update it urgently (if not done automatically). The developers have fixed several serious vulnerabilities that allow WordPress installation takeover.
New vulnerabilities discovered in TCP/IP stacks, patches for Windows TCP/IP vulnerabilities
[German]Security researchers have found vulnerabilities in nine TCP/IP stacks (according to Amnesia:33), and issued a warning. Microsoft has closed three critical vulnerabilities in the Windows TCP/IP stack as of February 9, 2021, on the occasion of February Patchday.
Posted in Security, Software, Update, Windows
Tagged Netzwork, Patchday 2.2021, Security, Windows
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Adobe Reader/DC Update (Feb. 9, 2021) drops error 1722 in Windows
[German]German blog reader Martin E. alerted me last night to a problem with yesterday's Adobe Reader/Acrobat DC security update. There are massive installation problems on Windows with the Adobe Reader /Acrobat DC security update dated February 9, 2021 (the setup … Continue reading
Posted in issue, Security, Software, Update
Tagged Adobe Acrobat, DC Adobe Reader, Error, issue, Update
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Microsoft Security Update Summary (February 9, 2021)
[German]On February 9, 2021, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, Internet Explorer, and so on. Here you can find a compact overview of these updates. A list of the updates can be found on this … Continue reading
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Tagged Office, Patchday 2.2021, Update, Windows
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Hacker tried to poison water supply of a Florida city
[German]A nightmare of hackers using the Internet to manipulate a city's water supply and make drinking water undrinkable or even poison it has come true again in the United States. A hacking operation in which an intruder spent minutes opening … Continue reading