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  1. CVE-2024-38155: Microsoft Security Center Information Disclosure Vulnerability

    CVE-2024-38155: Security Center Broker Information Disclosure Vulnerability In today's digital landscape, the security of operating systems and software applications is of paramount importance. As systems continue to evolve, vulnerabilities inevitably appear, prompting ongoing vigilance and...
  2. CVE-2024-38154: Critical Vulnerability in Windows RRAS and How to Mitigate It

    On August 13, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) published information regarding a critical vulnerability labeled CVE-2024-38154 that affects the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). This remote code execution vulnerability poses significant security risks...
  3. CVE-2024-38098: Azure Connected Machine Agent Vulnerability Explained

    The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) recently published details regarding a significant vulnerability affecting the Azure Connected Machine Agent, designated as CVE-2024-38098. This vulnerability poses a risk of elevation of privilege, making it crucial for system administrators and...
  4. CVE-2024-38201: Critical Azure Stack Hub Vulnerability Explained

    Overview On August 13, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38201 affecting Azure Stack Hub, which may allow an attacker to elevate their privileges within the system. This vulnerability highlights certain security concerns inherent in the Azure...
  5. CVE-2024-38108: Addressing Spoofing Vulnerability in Azure Stack Hub

    The recent discovery concerning CVE-2024-38108 has brought significant attention to a potential spoofing vulnerability affecting Azure Stack Hub. The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has outlined details related to this vulnerability which poses risks to users of Azure Stack Hub, making...
  6. CVE-2024-43477: Addressing Microsoft Decentralized Identity Vulnerability

    In August 2024, Microsoft announced a critical vulnerability known as CVE-2024-43477, which poses a significant security risk within its Decentralized Identity Services. This article explores the nature of the vulnerability, its implications for users, and key considerations for remediation...
  7. CVE-2024-38178: Critical Scripting Engine Vulnerability Uncovered

    In recent cybersecurity news, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has updated its acknowledgment of the CVE-2024-38178 vulnerability, described as a scripting engine memory corruption issue. This update serves as an informational change and is crucial for organizations and individuals...
  8. Critical CVE-2024-7967 Vulnerability in Chromium Affects Microsoft Edge Users

    We are reporting on a recent critical update within the Microsoft ecosystem that pertains to a significant vulnerability identified in Chromium, known as CVE-2024-7967. This issue relates specifically to a heap buffer overflow found in the Fonts module of the Chromium project. Given that...
  9. Critical Security Updates in .NET Frameworks for May 2024 Patch Tuesday

    Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday updates have addressed critical vulnerabilities in .NET 6.0.31 (KB5039843) and .NET 7.0.20 (KB5039844), among other products. These updates are crucial for enhancing the security and stability of systems running these frameworks. .NET 6.0.31 (KB5039843) This...
  10. Prevent a worm by updating Remote Desktop Services (CVE-2019-0708)

    Today Microsoft released fixes for a critical Remote Code Execution vulnerability, CVE-2019-0708, in Remote Desktop Services – formerly known as Terminal Services – that affects some older versions of Windows. The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) itself is not vulnerable. This vulnerability is...
  11. Inside the MSRC– The Monthly Security Update Releases

    For the second in this series of blog entries we want to look into which vulnerability reports make it into the monthly release cadence. It may help to start with some history. In September 2003 we made a change from a release anytime approach to a mostly predictable, monthly release cadence...
  12. 4056318 - Guidance for securing AD DS account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (December 12, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for the AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services) account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization. This advisory...
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    Windows 8 Windows Update Service Is not Running / Possible Error with Startup

    I'll try to make this brief but descriptive. Noticed that Microsoft Security Essentials had not received definition updates in 5 days. Tried to update manually through MSE interface and could not connect to server. Tried to find updates using Windows Update and received an error that the...
  14. Introduction: Chris Betz, new head of MSRC

    By way of introduction, I am Chris Betz, the leader of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). I’m stepping in to fill the shoes of Mike Reavey, who has moved on to become the General Manager of Secure Operations, still within Trustworthy Computing. Since joining the MSRC, I’ve spent...
  15. MS11-043 - Critical : Vulnerability in SMB Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2536276)...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V2.2 (July 9, 2013): Bulletin revised to announce a detection change in the Windows Vista packages for the 2536276 update to correct a Windows Update reoffering issue. This is a detection change only. Customers who have already successfully updated their...
  16. Windows 7 Bluescreen atikmdag.sys Acer Aspire 7750g

    Heya! I've had this problem for quite a while now. My laptop tend to crash while I'm playing games. It started when the laptop was new, but disappeared after a while. I can't remember what I did to fix it. I formatted the laptop a few months ago and had problems since that. I tried formatting...
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    Windows 7 Notepad desktop.ini problem on reboot

    Hello Everyone and thanks in advance for your help! Blue screen when automatic updates installed last night. Now on reboot I get the following Notepad popping up (below). I also copied the blue screen crash info. Any input would be much appreciated. 1. The desktop.ini file does exist as...
  18. Windows 7 Baffling problem with no upload speed on Windows 7

    The problem I'm having is that, even though I have normal download speed, my upload speed is almost non-existent. I've been using this custom built PC for about 2 years now. I'm not sure exactly when the problem started either cause for the most part, websites and programs were working (except...
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    Windows 7 BSOD first when playing BF3, now all the time. ntoskrnl.exe

    I first got my bsod's only when playing bf3. Then I started getting them on firefox, and now it's anytime. I've ran dskchk /r /f. I only use Microsoft Security Essentials. I've restored to last known good configuration. I upgraded my ram because I thought it was the problem, but after buying...
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    Windows 7 Programs and files opening very slowly

    Starting last night, Google Chrome was taking longer than usual to open webpages. Now under an hour ago, other applications and files take up to 10 seconds to open. My laptop is running fine now because I restarted. I ran CCleaner to clean out my history, cookies, etc. I also ran scans with...