[German]Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability (Magellan) in the widely used SQLite database software. This could allow attackers to remotely execute arbitrary or malicious code on affected devices.
[German]Now that the December 2018 patchday is over, I would like to start a small survey. It's about your experiences as administrators of Windows Server 2016 installations. Is it still the case that these machines installs updates terrible slow?
[German]End of November 2018 Microsoft released the update KB4467684 for Windows 10 V1607. Since then, there are more and more reports that this update killed the search in Outlook via Terminal Server.
Microsoft has confirmed, that Surface Pro 4 devices with screen issues are getting replaced, even if the device is out of warranty.
There is a vulnerability (CVE-2018-12176) in the BIOS of various Intel NUCs, which can be used to manipulate the devices. Intel has published a Security Advisory.
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The CredSSP error has been addressed in May 2018 with some updates (see for instance kb4103723). Now I received a comment from a German user, claiming, that uninstalling December 2018 updates is causing issues with Remote Desktop Server connection. An CredSSP error will be shown on RDS clients after uninstalling the updates.
[German]If you use the software 'Logitech Options' in Windows, you should update to version 7.00.564. The reason: older versions have a serious security vulnerability.
[German]Microsoft has released a new tool to help the user with problems (hardware, firmware and software) with his Surface devices. Here are a few details about that toolkit.
[German]There were several vulnerabilities at Microsoft that, when combined, allowed an attacker to hijack any Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Store or Microsoft Sway account. It was enough for the victim to click on a link. The vulnerabilities potentially affected 400 million users. The vulnerabilities have been fixed since November 2018.
[German]Administrators in enterprise environment should update Windows Server urgently, as a vulnerability has been found in the DNS system that has existed since at least 2012.
MVP:
2013 – 2016
WIMVP:
2017 – 2020
