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Tag Archives: Windows
0-day vulnerability in Windows Adobe Type Library
[German]An unpatched vulnerability exists in the Adobe Type Manager Library in all supported versions of Windows. Meanwhile hackers are trying to exploit this vulnerability, as Microsoft writes in a security advisory. Addendum: 0patch has released a micropatch.
0patch fix for Windows GDI+ vulnerability CVE-2020-0881
[German]ACROS Security has released a micro-patch for its 0patch agent that fixes the remote execution vulnerability CVE-2020-0881 in the GDI+. The micro-fix is available for users of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 who have not purchased a … Continue reading
News about the Windows SMBv3 vulnerability SMBGhost
[German]A brief update to the SMBGhost vulnerability CVE-2020-0796 in the SMBv3 protocol in Windows 10 version 190x and Windows Server 2019, although Microsoft has released an update to close the vulnerability. However, this update causes installation errors on some systems. … Continue reading
Security: AVAST disables JavaScript in AV program
[German]A serious vulnerability in its antivirus solutions has forced the security provider AVAST to disable JavaScript in its products for security reasons. Here are a few details.
ConfigMgr ‘House-Keeping’ Collections
[German]Today a small article with a tip for administrators who use ConfigMgr for update management of Windows machines. It is about the organization and troubleshooting of SCCM collections.
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 ...
Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) discontinued
[German]Microsoft has probably discontinued the Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan). The app has been removed from the Microsoft download area.
Intel Patchday March 2020
[German] Intel has issued a security advisory on March 10, 2020, in which vulnerabilities in various products and available updates are pointed out. A critical vulnerability is found in a graphics driver.
Windows: Patchday Issues March 2020?
[German]On March 10, 2020, Microsoft had a patchday and the company released some security updates. First users are already reporting issues with the security updates.
A Scanner for Windows SMBv3 Vulnerability CVE-2020-0796
[German]A short tip note for administrators on enterprise networks who want to verify that Windows servers are vulnerable to the unpatched SMBv3 vulnerability CVE-2020-0796. There is a Pyton script for this purpose.
Windows SMBv3 0-day vulnerability CVE-2020-0796
[German]There is a serious but unpatched vulnerability in the SMBv3 network protocol in Windows. This could allow the spread of worms, but is not currently exploited. Microsoft provided the information in a security advisory yesterday.