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.
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Windows 11 December 14, 2021—KB5008215 (OS Build 22000.376)
Link Removed https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/releaseNote/2021-Dec- Mike
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- build 22000.376 december kb5008215 microsoft os updates patch notes release notes security update windows 11
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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...- News
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- automatic best practices december malicious software protection security security guide update windows 7 windows server
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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...- News
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- automatic updates december google internet explorer microsoft security target update vulnerability windows update
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December 2018 Security Update Release
Today, we released 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 on the Security Update Guide. Continue reading...- News
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- automatic updates december extended security updates malware microsoft protection security update
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December 2017 security update release
Today, we released security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. By default, Windows 10 receives these updates automatically, and for customers running previous versions, we recommend they turn on automatic updates as a best practice. More information about...- News
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- automatic updates best practices data security december guidance it support maintenance malware microsoft patch management protection security security features tech news update update process version vulnerability windows 10
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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- davehc
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- curiosity december definition updates maintenance update update history user inquiry windows 10
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MS15-127 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Windows DNS to Address Remote Code...
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 8, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends specially crafted requests to a DNS server. Continue reading...- News
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- 2015 bulletin critical cybersecurity december dns execution microsoft ms15-127 patch management remote code execution security technet update vulnerability windows
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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.- davehc
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- build december insider installation ready release update windows
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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...- News
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- adobe flash bulletin critical update cumulative update december exchange server exploit index important updates internet explorer microsoft office msrc patch remote code execution security security advisory security bulletin technet update vulnerability
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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...- News
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- advance notification bulletin critical update cybersecurity december deployment exchange important updates information technology internet explorer microsoft office patch management pdt response communications security testing tracey pretorius update release windows
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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...- News
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- 2014 advance bulletin december microsoft notifications revision security technet update
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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- MikeHawthorne
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- build 9888 december new features video windows update
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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...- News
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- advisory bulletin cve-2013-3893 december execution extended security updates graphics investigation memory issues microsoft ms13-096 remote code execution report revision note security technical update vulnerability
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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...- News
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- activex analyzer bulletin december deployment feedback mbsa microsoft public preview q&a release security server support technet trustworthy computing update webcast windows
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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...- News
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- bulletin compatibility december event microsoft office q&a security trustworthy computing webcast
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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)- kemical
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- december download dx11 free game gaming giveaway metro 2033 product key promotion thq video games
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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)- kemical
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- december download free game gaming giveaway legit offer metro 2033 product key promotion thq
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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...- News
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- adobe flash bulletin release critical update cybersecurity december deployment exploitability extended security updates holiday internet explorer microsoft microsoft word pass-the-hash patch management remote code execution rtf file technical advisory trustworthy computing vulnerability webcast
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Advance Notification for December 2012 - Version: 1.0
Revision Note: Advance Notification published. Summary: This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on December 11, 2012. More...- News
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- 2012 advance bulletin december microsoft notifications security version
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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...- News
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- bulletin critical december important internet explorer microsoft notifications security update vulnerability windows
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