[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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Windows graphics vulnerability details CVE-2020-0791
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. Here is an overview of what I have seen so far.
Microsoft Edge Privacy-Whitepaper
[German]Microsoft has published an overview of various privacy settings for the new Edge Browser. There the settings accessible via edge://settings/ are documented.
Has PayPal closed secretly a Google Pay vulnerability?
[German]According to reports, PayPal has probably secretly closed the vulnerability that allowed unauthorized debits via Google Pay some weeks ago. However, there are new unauthorized debits from Russia.
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 will increase to 19608.1006. The update contains an unspecified improvement to increase stability.
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 ...
Chromium Edge Security Update
Microsoft has released a security update für Chromium Edge browser (see ADV200002). Released on April 17, 2020, Edge 81.0.416.58 addresses vulnerability CVE-2020-6457. The new Chromium Edge may be downloaded from this website.
Chrome 81.0.4044.113 with security fixes
[German]Another small addendum – already on April 14, 2020 Google released the update to Chrome 81.0.4044.113. This is a security update.
Windows 10 V2004 is ready, rollout for Insider
[German]After months of development and tests, Microsoft has declared the upcoming spring feature update for Windows 10 2004 as 'ready for release' and is now distributing it to selected parts of Windows insiders in the Release Preview Ring.
Stop: Don’t install Sophos UTM 9.703 Firmware
[German]Administrators of the Sophos UTM appliance should not install the recently released Sophos UTM 9.703 firmware, as may will cause massive issues. Sophos has pulled this firmware update. Addendum: Sophos confirmed the issues and is testing a fix, that will be available soon.
SCEP/MSE/Defender: Broken Signatureupdate kills Microsoft Antivirus (04/16/2020)
[German]An update, which may contain a broken signature file, has bricked all Microsoft virus scanners (Windows Defender, Microsoft Security Essential, and System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP)) since April 16, 2020. The service for performing the virus scan simply crashes. A new signature file with a fix has been released.