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Azure Virtual Desktop: A bug blocks WSUS update downloads (June 2021)
[German]Microsoft is investigating an issue that is preventing the download of security updates via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for Azure Virtual Desktops. Virtual Desktop instances are stuck at the May 2021 update level.
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Windows 10, the WSUS and the SSU+LCU detection chaos
[German] I already talked about problems in connection with the June 2021 update for Windows 10 within some blog posts. If updates required as a prerequisite are missing, the installation will causes issues. But a blog reader emailed me to … Continue reading
0Patch Micropatches for PrintNightmare Vulnerability (CVE-2021-34527)
[German]There is a remote execution vulnerability in the Windows Printer Spooler service that primarily threatens Windows Server systems and is already being actively exploited. So far, Microsoft has only confirmed the vulnerability and provided information on how to mitigate the … Continue reading
Windows Print Spooler Vulnerability (CVE-2021-1675, PrintNightmare) Confirmed by MS; CISA Warns
[German]A brief update on the RCE vulnerability CVE-2021-1675 in the Windows Print Spooler known as PrintNightmare. US-CISA warns and recommends disabling the Print Spooler service on servers that are not used for printing. And as of July 1, 2021, Microsoft … Continue reading
Be careful with BitLocker management in ConfigMgr
[German]Does anyone manage their Windows clients via Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) and also use Bitlocker? There is a PowerShell script Invoke-MbamClientDeployment.ps1 to supposedly upload the keys. However, Microsoft writes that this PowerShell script is not supported for use with BitLocker Management … 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 ...
PoC for Windows print spooler vulnerability public, high RCE risk
[German]Security researchers have published proof-of-concept (PoC) code for a remote code execution (REC) vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler. The POC code was immediately deleted, but it is assumed that copies were pulled. The CVE-2021-1675 vulnerability allows an attacker to … Continue reading
Windows 10 2004-21H1: Update KB5004760 fixes PDF issues
[German]As of June 29, 2021, Microsoft has released a special update (D-Week) for Windows 10 versions 2004, 20H2 and 21H1. This update, which is not rolled out via Windows Update, is intended to fix possible problems with opening and rendering … Continue reading
Microsoft defends the minimum Windows 11 system requirements
[German]After the massive uncertainty regarding the minimum system requirements for systems with Windows 11, Microsoft has published an update about these requirements on the Windows blog just in time for the release of the first Insider Preview. There, Redmond explains … Continue reading
Cumulative Exchange CUs June 2021 released
[German]Microsoft had delayed the quarterly cumulative updates for Exchange Server, which actually come out on the third Tuesday of each month, to the end of the month (see info June 2021 Cumulative Update for Exchange Server postphoned). However, as of … Continue reading
Windows 11: First Insider Preview Build 22000.51
[German]As expected, Microsoft has released the first Insider Preview of Windows 11 for testers on June 28, 2021. Specifically, it is build 22000.51, which will be rolled out as a 64-bit version in various languages and SKUs for Windows Insiders. … Continue reading