Category Archives: Windows

PoC for Windows 10 Vulnerability CVE-2020-0624

[German]On patchday, January 14, 2020, Microsoft has closed the vulnerability CVE-2020-0624 (Win32k Elevation of Privilege) with security updates. Now I have found a Proof of Concept (PoC).

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Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Vulnerability CVE-2020-3153

[German]The Windows version of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client has a vulnerability in it's auto update, that can be misused for privilege escalation. A patch is available.

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Windows 10 V2004 (Build 19041.208 in Insider Slow Ring)

[German]As of April 22, 2020, Microsoft has released a cumulative update (KB4558244) for the Windows 10 version 2004 for insiders in the slow ring. This update raises the build to 19041.208. It fixes an issue that prevents NPLogonNotify API notifications … Continue reading

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0patch fixes CVE-2020-0687 in Windows 7/Server 2008 R2

[German]ACROS Security has released a micropatch for the memory corruption vulnerability CVE-2020-0687 in TTF fonts for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 (without ESU).

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19613 (Fast Ring)

[English]On April 22, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19613.1000 (20H2 development branch) for insiders in the Fast Ring. Microsoft describes in the Windows Blog the new features, bug fixes and known issues of this build.

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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 ...


Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 Updates (April 21, 2020)

[German]On April 21, 2020, Microsoft released a monthly preview rollup for Windows 8.1 as well as optional updates for various Windows 10 versions. Here is an overview about these optional updates.

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Approach to deactivate almost any antivirus program

[German]Security researchers from Rack911 Labs describe a technique that can be used to leverage and disable almost any antivirus software on Windows or macOS. Although some AV vendors has improved their products, it's not a good news for fans of … Continue reading

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Windows graphics vulnerability details CVE-2020-0791

[German]In all versions of Windows, there is a vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics component that could allow an attacker to escalate privileges. Details are now available.

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April 2020 Patchday: Review and issues

[German]On April 14, 2020 a series of security updates for Windows, Office etc. were released. These partially close 0-day vulnerabilities, but there is also collateral damage. For example, VBA code signing no longer works after installing the Office security updates. … Continue reading

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19608.1006 im Fast Ring

As of April 17, 2020, Microsoft has released update KB4557426 for Insider in the Fast Ring for the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19608 (20H2 development branch). The addendum to the post on the Windows Blog states that the build … Continue reading

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