Security News
A Windows security update released in October caused widespread Windows 10 and Windows 11 issues where users experience 0x0000007c errors when adding or printing to network printers. Once again, these fixes caused a wide range of network printing problems, where Windows users started receiving 0x00000709 and 0x0000007c errors when attempting to print.
AMD has fixed a long list of security vulnerabilities found in its graphics driver for Windows 10 devices, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code and elevate privileges on vulnerable systems. "In a comprehensive analysis of the AMD Escape calls, a potential set of weaknesses in several APIs was discovered, which could result in escalation of privilege, denial of service, information disclosure, KASLR bypass, or arbitrary write to kernel memory," AMD explained.
Microsoft says users might experience authentication issues on Domain Controllers running Windows Server. These authentication issues impact systems running Windows Server 2019 and lower versions with certain Kerberos delegation scenarios.
Microsoft has reminded users today that all editions of Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004, will reach end of servicing on December 14, 2021. Customers still using end of service software are advised to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10 or to Windows 11 as soon as possible to keep their systems secure and bug-free.
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5007215 cumulative update to fix security vulnerabilities and bugs introduced in previous versions. KB5007215 is a mandatory cumulative update containing security updates, performance improvements, and bug fixes for Windows 11 21H2. You can install this update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates.
The new update is now available for Windows 10 version 2004, version 20H2 and version 21H1. As per the official release notes, Microsoft has published cumulative updates KB5007186 and KB5007189. This month's cumulative updates apparently include security fixes for May 2021 Update, October 2020 Update, and May 2020 Update.
Firefox is now available for download through Microsoft's Windows Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users, the first major web browser to be added after Opera was added in late September. Until today, Mozilla couldn't bring its web browser onto the Microsoft Store because Redmond's store policies required that all browsers submitted for inclusion had to use the engine provided by Windows.
Microsoft said that the new Windows Update for Business deployment service for drivers and firmware will be available in Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Microsoft Graph as a public preview starting with the first half of 2022. This prevents the entire Windows driver catalog from being offered to endpoint users, with only those that receive the admins' approval being delivered instead. "Microsoft is excited to announce a new deployment service for driver and firmware updates, giving you visibility into the drivers hosted in Windows Update that are a match for your enterprise devices," the company said in March when it first announced the new service.
Microsoft has announced that the OneDrive desktop application will reach the end of support on legacy Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 starting with January 1, 2022. "In order to focus resources on new technologies and operating systems, and to provide users with the most up-to-date and secure experience, beginning January 1, 2022, updates will no longer be provided for the OneDrive desktop application on your personal Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 devices," the OneDrive Team said.
Microsoft has released the KB5008295 out-of-band update to address Windows 11 issues while opening or using some built-in apps and features due to an expired Microsoft digital certificate. "Devices directly connected to Windows Update and Windows Update for Business should be offered and automatically install KB5008295 to resolve the issues," Microsoft explained.