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Tag Archives: Windows
Microsoft Defender Antimalware Platform: June 2020 Update KB4052623 drops Error 0x8024200B
[German]A quick question for the Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 users, are you experiencing an error installing the June 2020 update KB4052623, which was rejected with error code 0x8024200B? Maybe Microsoft has withdrawn something.
Windows 10: SMBleed vulnerability in SMBv3 protocol
[German]Another critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol of Windows 10/Server Core, which allows access to the kernel memory. But there are patches and mitigations available.
Dell Security Advisory for Realtek driver vulnerability
[German]Vendor Dell has now reacted to a DLL hijacking vulnerability CVE-2019-19705 in Realtek audio drivers and published a corresponding security advisory. Here is some information.
ZDI publishes five Windows 0-day vulnerabilities
[German]The Zero-Day Initiative (ZDI) has published a list of five unpatched vulnerabilities (0-days). Fortunately, most of the vulnerabilities are rather harmless and should not be fixed until June or July.
Windows DNS Server Denial of Service vulnerability
[German]Another addendum from last week. Microsoft has issued a security advisory regarding a DNS Server Denial of Service vulnerability in Windows.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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Windows: Explained straight and easy …
Today we have Bank holliday (Father's Day) here in Germany. Therefor I like to present an easy to understand explanation, how Windows works. We already know Windows and his Start menu, the windows and double-click ooperation.
Windows: Reverse RDP attacks in third-party software possible
[German]A poorly patched vulnerability CVE-2019-0887 in Windows makes the systems vulnerable to attacks via third-party RDP applications. It could also allow a client used to establish the RDP connection to be attacked by malware on the remote machine.
Security: Finding Passwords in Windows Domains
[German]The takeover of a domain controller by stolen admin passwords is a popular approach of cyber criminals. I stumbled upon an article on Twitter, explaining where attackers could find passwords on SYSVOL and via GPO preferences.
Microsoft’s new Windows driver evaluation policy
[German]Microsoft has announced a new Windows driver evaluation policy for manufacturers who deliver Windows drivers for their hardware via Windows Update.
Windows Print-Spooler: Exploit for CVE-2020-1048
[German]There is a CVE-2020-1048 vulnerability in Windows print spooler that could allow malicious software to gain elevated privileges. But a patch is available since May 12, 2020, and there are a few restriction to misuse that flaw. Here is a … Continue reading