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Category Archives: Software
Active Directory: Bug in LDAP_MATCHING_RULE_IN_CHAIN-Abfrage?
[German]It seems that there is a bug in Active Directory (AD) regarding query capabilities via LDAP_MATCHING_RULE_IN_CHAIN. This is supposed to resolve recursive groups and find users who are members. A blog reader contacted me about this and described the bug, … Continue reading
Parallels RAS licenses expire on April 24, 2023; reactivation required
[German]Brief note for administrators who use Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server). If the "big bang" breaks out on April 24, 2023 because the Parallels RAS refuses to work, it's probably not your fault. It looks like the vendor "screwed up" … Continue reading
Windows April 2023 Updates: Netlogon- and Kerberos protocol changes, there seems to be issues
[German]Microsoft has indeed postponed its schedules for phased adjustments to the Netlogon protocol (due to CVE-2022-38023) and the Kerberos protocol from April 11, 2023 to June 13, 2023. But with the Windows update of April 11, 2023, the option to … Continue reading
Trend Micro Endpoint UMH component collides with Windows April 2023 updates
[German]As of April 11, 2023, Microsoft has released a slew of security updates for the still-supported versions of Windows, some of which address critical vulnerabilities. Administrators and users running Trend Micro Endpoint on Windows need to be wary of the … Continue reading
Posted in Security, Software, Windows
Tagged Patchday 4.2023, Trend Micro, Update, Windows
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Microsoft 365: Email and calendar issues in Outlook 2303 (Build 16227.20212) confirmed
[German]Microsoft confirmed issues with the latest Outlook version 2303 (build 16227.20212) last week. Users will not be able to view or access Microsoft 365 group calendars and email messages in Outlook Desktop after updating to this version, which will be … Continue reading
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 ...
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2; Server 2012 R2: Updates (April 11, 2023)
[German]As of April 11, 2023, various security updates have been released for Windows Server 2008 R2 (in the 4th ESU year) and for Windows Server 2012/R2 (the updates may still run on Windows 7 SP1). Here is an overview of … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 4.2023, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 (R2)
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Microsoft Security Update Summary (April 11, 2023)
[German]On April 11, 2023, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates fix 97 CVE vulnerabilities, seven of which are critical and one is a 0-day vulnerability. … Continue reading
Intel driver 31.0.101.2121 stalls with error code 8 during installation
[English]Brief note for users who want to use the Intel graphics driver 31.0.101.2121 under Windows and suddenly get an error code 8 displayed during installation. The problem is known – the GPU is not supported (support for Skylake 6th generation … Continue reading
Additional information about the compromised 3CX desktop app
[German]The 3CX Desktop app from phone system provider 3CX was infected with malware via supply chain attack. As a follow-up, I have some additional information. For example, the incident has now been confirmed by 3CX and both Cyble and Kasperky … Continue reading
Citrix Cloud Connector May 2023 upgrade requires new DigiCert G4 root and intermediate certificates
[German]Brief note for administrators who are responsible for the deployment of the Citrix Cloud Connector. Normally, there is no need to worry about an update of this connector. However, in early May 2023, there is a connector update that administrators … Continue reading