[German]Google has released Google Chrome 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac and Linux on June 17, 2021. It is a security update that fixes 4 vulnerabilities in older browser versions at once. The browser should be patched quickly, as a 0-day vulnerability CVE-2021-30554, which is rated as high, is already being exploited in the wild.
[German]Today a blog post about a crude problem reported to me by a user (thanks for pointing it out). The Microsoft Outlook 2013 used in the environment seems to have problems under Windows 10 from version 2004, if one is installed with virtualization software and an upgrade is performed from an older build. The mail client can no longer connect to an Exchange server.
[German]I'm compiling some information for Windows 10 admins and supporters regarding Servicing Stack Updates (SSUs). There is a new Servicing Stack Update (SSU) KB5003974 dated June 15, 2021 for Windows 10 version 1909. In addition, the SSU dated June 8, 2021 is probably causing issues, and there is a pitfall with the SSUs integrated in LCUs in Windows 10 version 2004, 20H1.
[German]German blog reader Carsten W. has already pointed out to me a few days ago a problem that was bothering him a bit. A virtual machine with Windows Server 2019 running under VMware ESX had gone bye-bye with a blue screen and also did not boot anymore. The cause is Windows Defender.
[German]The Mozilla developers have released version 89.0.1 of the Firefox browser on June 17, 2021. It is a maintenance update that is supposed to fix bugs.
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[German]As of June 15, 2021, Microsoft has published another advisory regarding revisions to previous vulnerabilities. It is about a Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution vulnerability and a Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege vulnerability that have been reassessed. I'll just post that information here on the blog in case it's not already known.
[German]PowerShell 7, the script language in Windows, will be updated in future via Windows Update. That was revealed from Microsoft in a blog post in the developer blog. They announced that they are making PowerShell 7 updates easier than ever on Windows 10 and Server. In the past, Windows users were notified in their console that a new version of PowerShell 7 is available, but they need to download the update itself. But with Microsoft Update, systems get the latest PowerShell 7 updates directly in the traditional Windows Update (WU) management flow, whether that's with Windows Update for Business, WSUS, SCCM, or the interactive WU dialog in Settings. With the announcement, admins will soon be able to try this new update process on the latest PowerShell 7.2 previews.
[German]Investigators have struck the next blow against cybercriminals by arresting members of the Cl0P ransomware gang in Ukraine. The Cl0P ransomware gang was responsible for infections of Maryland University, and Stanford University, among others. In various operations, ransomware payments worth two billion dollars were extorted from foreign companies.
[German]As of the third Tuesday in June (June 15, 2021), Microsoft has also released the non-security update KB5003703. Here are some details about this update, which has been released for the Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC etc. and Windows Server 2019. A list of updates can be found on this Microsoft website. I have pulled out the details below.
[German]On the third Tuesday of June (June 15, 2021), Microsoft has released the non-security update KB5003698. Here are some details about this update, which is for Windows 10 version 1909 (only affects the Enterprise and Education variants, as Home and Pro have fallen out of support).
MVP:
2013 – 2016
WIMVP:
2017 – 2020
