Microsoft has confirmed that the August 12, 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878, OS Build 26100.4946) is failing to install on managed endpoints delivered through WSUS and SCCM, producing the download/install error code 0x80240069; the company is offering a temporary Known Issue...
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Microsoft's August cumulative for Windows 11, KB5063878 (OS Build 26100.4946), is rolling out as a mandatory security update but is triggering a fresh wave of update failures in managed environments — most commonly a WSUS/SCCM download crash flagged with error code 0x80240069 — and...
Microsoft has set a firm deadline: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving security and quality updates on November 11, 2025, leaving devices that remain on that release exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities unless they move to a supported build. (learn.microsoft.com)...
Microsoft has set a firm deadline: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving security and quality updates on November 11, 2025, forcing millions of consumer PCs to move to a supported release or face growing security, compliance, and operational risk. (learn.microsoft.com)...
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Microsoft has confirmed a use‑after‑free vulnerability in Microsoft Office Visio — tracked as CVE‑2025‑53734 — that can be triggered when a user opens a specially crafted Visio file and may allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user; Microsoft’s advisory entry is live...
Microsoft’s Security Update Guide lists CVE-2025-53736 as a Microsoft Word information-disclosure vulnerability caused by a buffer over-read in Word that can allow an unauthorized local actor to read memory and disclose sensitive information on a victim machine; administrators are strongly...
Below is a detailed Markdown article about CVE-2025-53732 (Microsoft Office — heap-based buffer overflow → remote code execution). It explains what the vulnerability is, how it can be abused, the likely impact, tactical detection and hunting guidance, step-by-step mitigation and patching...
Title: What you need to know about August 12, 2025 — KB5063875 (OS Builds 22621.5768 / 22631.5768)
Summary (TL;DR)
Microsoft released the August 12, 2025 cumulative security update KB5063875 for Windows 11 (builds 22621.5768 for 22H2/23H2 servicing branch and 22631.5768 for the 23H2 ring). This...
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Microsoft’s August cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2 — KB5063878 (OS Build 26100.4946) — ships as a combined Servicing Stack Update (SSU) plus Latest Cumulative Update (LCU), bringing routine security and quality fixes while renewing attention on an industry-wide operational...
Title: CVE-2025-53131 — What Windows admins need to know about the new Windows Media RCE (heap-based buffer overflow)
Summary (TL;DR)
CVE-2025-53131 is a heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media components that can allow remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code over a...
Windows PowerShell 2.0 is being removed from Windows images, and the change—announced in an August 11, 2025 Microsoft support bulletin—begins rolling into production builds in late summer and early fall 2025; organizations that still depend on the legacy PowerShell 2.0 engine must inventory...
Microsoft has shipped the August 12, 2025 cumulative security update for Windows 11, version 24H2 (KB5063878, OS Build 26100.4946), a routine Patch Tuesday release that combines the latest servicing stack update with the monthly cumulative update, patches a range of security issues, and contains...
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11, version 23H2 will reach end of updates for Home and Pro editions on November 11, 2025, meaning devices still running 23H2 after that date will no longer receive security fixes or quality updates; Enterprise and Education editions on the same release train...
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When it comes to digital infrastructure, IT professionals face a constant balancing act—security, productivity, manageability, and compliance. Nowhere is this more evident than in the world of Windows devices deployed in enterprises and organizations. As businesses evolve amidst distributed...
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Microsoft's rapid response to a disruptive Bitlocker issue in Windows 10 highlights both the advantages and underlying risks of modern update pipelines, particularly for corporate environments reliant on advanced hardware configurations. Following a problematic May 2025 security update...
For many Windows 10 users and administrators, Patch Tuesday often brings a blend of critical security updates and, regrettably, the unintended headaches that sometimes accompany sweeping changes to enterprise and personal PCs. The rollout of KB5058379, a mandatory security update for Windows 10...
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Microsoft has officially acknowledged a critical issue affecting the deployment of Windows 11 version 24H2 through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Administrators attempting to upgrade systems using these platforms have encountered crashes in...
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Here’s a concise summary and actionable advice on the Windows 11 24H2 update issue, as currently detailed:
What’s Happening?
Issue: Windows 11 24H2 feature update fails to download on systems running 23H2 or 22H2, especially when using WSUS or SCCM for deployment.
Error: Administrators see...
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Microsoft loves a deadline almost as much as it loves a well-timed delay, and its latest partnership with Adobe proves that some things—like PDFs and office politics—are never truly set in stone. For IT professionals who’ve been nervously eyeing their calendars since the early days of 2023, good...
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If you're a Windows Server administrator, stepping into the world of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) can feel like stepping into a control room for your organization’s IT infrastructure. SCCM isn’t just a fancy piece of software; it’s the Swiss Army knife for IT professionals...