About this tag
The December tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's monthly security update releases and related discussions. Threads include announcements of December security updates for various years, such as 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021, often highlighting critical vulnerabilities and encouraging users to enable automatic updates. Specific topics include the December 2021 KB5008215 update for Windows 11, a December 2018 emergency Internet Explorer patch, and a December 2015 DNS remote code execution fix. Community posts also discuss update availability and installation issues, such as a user noting no updates after December 8. The tag is a resource for tracking and troubleshooting Microsoft's December patch cycles.
  1. Mike

    Windows 11 December 14, 2021—KB5008215 (OS Build 22000.376)

    Link Removed https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/releaseNote/2021-Dec
  2. News

    December 2019 security updates are available

    We have released the December security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. As a best practice, we encourage customers to turn on automatic updates. More information about this month’s security updates can be found in the Security Update Guide. As a reminder...
  3. News

    December 2018 Security Update Release

    Today, we released a security update for Internet Explorer after receiving a report from Google about a new vulnerability being used in targeted attacks. Customers who have Windows Update enabled and have applied the latest security updates, are protected automatically. We encourage customers...
  4. davehc

    Windows 10 Windows 10 current updates

    Just curious. Just had a check of my update history. I can see I have had none since the 8th Dec. Anyone care to check? Just needed to add - Apart from definition updates. I have those
  5. davehc

    Windows 10 New build is ready

    The new build is ready. Check your build updates or Insider. If you cannot se it, make sure you have the December 18th update Link Removed Windows Update installed to be able to receive it.
  6. News

    December 2014 Updates

    Today, as part of Update Tuesday, we released seven security updates – three rated Critical and four rated Important in severity, to address 24 unique Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Office and Exchange. We encourage you to apply all of...
  7. News

    Advance Notification Service for the December 2014 Security Bulletin Release

    Today, we provide advance notification for the release of seven Security Bulletins. Three of these updates are rated Critical and four are rated as Important in severity. These updates are for Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Office and Exchange. As per our monthly process, we’ve...
  8. News

    MS14-DEC - Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for December 2014 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (December 4, 2014): Advance notification published. Summary: This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on December 9, 2014 Continue reading...
  9. MikeHawthorne

    VIDEO Video on new build...

    Hi If anyone hasn't already seen this video, here it is. This is about build 9888... I think is says that this will be available in early December. Mike
  10. News

    Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component Could Allow Remote Code Execution - Version: 2.0

    Severity Rating: Revision Note: V2.0 (December 10, 2013): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletin. Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a private report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS13-096 to address the Microsoft Graphics Component Memory...
  11. News

    MBSA 2.3 and the November 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. The majority of questions focused on the ActiveX Kill Bits bulletin (MS13-090) and the advisories. We also answered a few general questions that were not specific to any of this month’s updates, but that may be of interest. We’ve discussed the Microsoft...
  12. News

    December 2012 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Hello, Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. During the webcast, we fielded five questions focusing primarily on Microsoft Word and the Office compatibility pack in Link Removed. All questions are included on the Q&A page. We invite our customers to join us for the next public webcast...
  13. kemical

    Windows 8 Free copy of Metro 2033 up for grabs!

    THQ is giving a free copy of Metro 2033 to anyone who Likes their Link Removed. It's absolutely true, I'm downloading as I write this plus it's all legit too... Enjoy! Oh and it's a DX11 title too.. THQ is offering free copies of Metro 2033 until 17 December 2012 (or until product keys run out)
  14. kemical

    Windows 7 Free copy of Metro 2033 up for grabs!

    THQ is giving a free copy of Metro 2033 to anyone who Likes theirLink Removed. It's absolutely true, I'm downloading as I write this plus it's all legit too... Enjoy! THQ is offering free copies of Metro 2033 until 17 December 2012 (or until product keys run out)
  15. News

    It’s That Time of Year, For the December 2012 Bulletin Release

    Happy holidays! I hope everyone is enjoying the festive season. I like to get my holiday shopping done early, and this year was no exception. In the middle of my holiday shopping last week, as I passed my cash from one store to the next, I was reminded of “Pass-the-Hash.” (My mind...
  16. News

    Advance Notification Service for December 2012 Security Bulletin Release

    While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, we know it can also be the busiest time of the year. With that in mind, we’re providing advance notification that next Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, we’ll release seven security bulletins; five Critical and two Important, which address...
  17. News

    Advance Notification for December 2011 - Version: 2.0

    Revision Note: Revised to announce out-of-band security bulletin that Microsoft is intending to release on December 29, 2011. Summary: This is an advance notification of a security bulletin that Microsoft is intending to release on December 29, 2011. More...
  18. News

    MS11-087 - Critical : Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 13, 2011): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted...
  19. News

    News from MAPP, and Advance Notification Service for the December 2011 Bulletin Release

    Hello all. Before we look at next week’s bulletin release, we’d like to point out an update to our Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) that should provide customers with greater transparency as to how MAPP partners use the information we share with them when we release...
  20. Trouble

    A Date That Will Live in Infamy

    December 7th, 1941. Not many still left alive who remember first hand. But 2400 Americans died that day and countless others wounded physically and spiritually. Worth a moment or two of solemn remembrance. Regards Randy