December 2015 microsoft patch issues

Other software companies often push updates to your computer via their own software and so have nothing to do with microsoft or windows update, and would be outside the scope of this troubleshooting guide. Microsoft regularly rolls out security fixes, bug patches and other updates to its products on a monthly basis via its patch tuesday schedule, which occurs the second tuesday of the month. Could you please email the patch logs to mahoover at microsoft dot com. Cve 2015 6124 is being exploited in the wild by attackers. Updates office applications to use configure token to add sharepoint trusted urls to the trusted zone. Next is a server side vulnerability in microsoft dns server, which is quite a rare find.

In this situation, the scan fails and generates a not required state for all updates. I am still unable to resolve my issues no matter what i do personalization. On december 10, microsoft announced that an issue was found in the exchange server 2010 sp3 update rollup 8, which could impact the ability of outlook clients to connect to an exchange server. Microsoft patched 34 vulnerabilities that are part of its december patch tuesday release. It is widely referred to in this way by the industry. Microsofts december 2015 security updates have passed citrix testing the updates are listed below. Like butler said, the reading pane was reset to off. Microsoft patches 71 vulnerabilities in its december patch tuesday security bulletins, including two currently under attack. December update on the windows insider program windows. Latest updates for versions of outlook that use windows installer msi 4142020.

In addition, it contains the 5 documented improvements and fixes which were included in the now retracted kb3114409 update. Some unnecessary network traffic occurs during autodiscover in outlook 20. Office 2010 update kb2760779 that was released on december 8, 2015. December 8, 2015, update for sharepoint foundation 20. Ive lost hope that well see a fix for the lost profile bug in the win10 version 1903 and 1909 february patch, but other details seem on track. We determined the issue was likely due to the security only updates released by microsoft this month. The patch, kb3114409, was delivered on tuesday as part of microsofts december. This issue occurs after you install the december 8, 2015, update for outlook 2010 kb3114409. December 8, 2015, update for office microsoft support. In order to diagnose the problem, we need the patch logs. Feb 10, 2015 microsoft s february 2015 patch tuesday release offers three critical fixes, including one for a dangerous group policy vulnerability, but does not patch a recently revealed ie xss zeroday flaw. Users and system administrators are strongly advised to issue the appropriate patches for these system vulnerabilities.

Microsoft security bulletins for december 2015 ghacks tech news. To fix the issue, uninstall kb3114409, and then install kb3114560. Microsoft has released a fix that will make it easier for you to install the november update on windows 10 devices with low storage capacity like tablets. December s patches will be available through the usual update.

An easy update for december patch tuesday the primary concern for this month are the updates to ie and edge, but a handful of others warrant attention, too. Microsofts december 2015 patch tuesday takes on a dns query vulnerability and zeroday flaws in the windows kernel and microsoft. Microsoft security bulletins for december 2015 ghacks. Dec 08, 2015 welcome to this months overview of the microsoft december 2015 patch day. As microsoft continues with the roll out of the windows 10 november update, we dive into some of the current issues and bugs. Use the links on this page to get more information about and download the most recent updates for the perpetual versions of outlook 2016, outlook 20, and outlook 2010. This update fixes an issue in which outlook 2010 starts only in safe mode. Dec 10, 2019 we have released the december security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. In reply to johngexs post on december 19, 2015 my friend has very similar issues as kerry. Windows 10 update problems december 2015 microsoft community.

A software update to the external providers dns servers resulted in the distribution of corrupted dns records that affected connectivity to the windows update service. Dec 12, 2017 microsoft has released security updates as part of its monthly patch tuesday release train, and this month, the company has patched 34 issues affecting eight products. Microsoft formalized patch tuesday in october 2003. For patch tuesday december 2015, microsoft released 12 security updates, 8 fixes rated critical for remote code execution vulnerabilities, and one patch for a zeroday hole. If prompted for a password, type the password and click allow.

Microsoft july 2018 patch tuesday issues bigfix forum. The first update rated as critical for this december patch tuesday is ms15124 which addresses a reported 30 vulnerabilities that could lead to a potential remote code execution scenario in microsoft internet explorer ie. Ive been monitoring feedback on issues arising from patching through various forumssites, and im seeing more and more reports of problems. The microsoft security response center is part of the defender community and on the front line of security response evolution. Aug 28, 2015 recently, we have found many issues inside of solidworks due to the recent microsoft security updates that have been released in preparation for windows 10. Microsoft has released security updates as part of its monthly patch tuesday release train, and this month, the company has patched 34 issues affecting eight products. We have found this patch in particular, has been causing many issues inside of solidworks. December patch tuesday avalanche of patches includes. Microsoft today is best know for the windows operating system and microsoft office, the companys. Outlook 2010 update 2 for december 2015 fixes safe mode. Were investigating the issues and will update this page when a fix is available.

December 8, 2015 microsoft patch tuesday bottom line. Dec 08, 2015 note to fix this issue, install this update together with ms151. Ask the community get help from experts in our forums. This months patch release addresses a hefty 71 windows vulnerabilities with two publicly. Microsoft security bulletin summary for december 2015. This issue occurs after you install october, 2015, update for office. They say that kb2920738, the article which explains the field updating bug in word 20, mistakenly attributed the problem to. As a best practice, we encourage customers to turn on automatic updates. Find the most recent update kb for the version of windows 10 you have its usually at the top of the list and either write the kb number down or copy it. Windows update kb3004394 issues microsoft community. Dec 08, 2015 qualys vulnerability labs director amol sarwate discusses this months microsoft patch tuesday release. Holiday patch party december patch tuesday avalanche of patches includes leaked xbox certificate microsoft drops 12 security updates.

A new rollup update has been released for outlook 2010 which fixes the safe mode issues that was caused by the previous december update kb3114409. This update really messed up my win 7 installation of outlook 2010 in many ways. The guide provides you with relevant information about all security and nonsecurity patches that microsoft released since the november 2015 patch day. Ms15124 affects all currently supported versions of ie and addresses a number of vbscript. Infosec handlers diary blog sans internet storm center. Historically there have been some epic windows patch meltdowns and woody leonhard at infoworld notes that. A new version that contains the fix for this issue as well as the fixes listed. Patch tuesday, december 2017 edition krebs on security. Microsoft rates the exploitability as 2, but doesnt provide much details as to the nature of the vulnerability other than the fact that it can be triggered by remote dns requests, which is bad news in particular if you are using a microsoft dns server exposed to. We also go through some of the possible solutions to help successfully.

December 16, 2015, update for outlook 2010 kb3114560. In the meantime, please use the workarounds suggested for each issue. Find and manage updates for skype for business server 2019, skype for business server 2015, lync server 20, and lync server 2010 in one place. January 2015 patch tuesday issues 8 patches, ends mainstream. Microsoft quietly pulls december outlook 2010 patch.

Zeroday exploit archives microsoft security response center. Microsoft has delivered a massive december patch tuesday with eight critical and four important updates. March patches for azure devops server and team foundation. Note this issue occurs after you install windows update client for. This issue has been resolved for most users and in some cases, you might need to restart your device. This months gateway update includes an updated version of the mashup engine, which matches the one released as part of the power bi desktop december update. Note to fix this issue, install this update together with ms151. Finally, microsoft launch patch to fix refs issues kb4077525. Outlook known issues in the june 2017 security updates.

Microsoft december patch tuesday fixes 34 security issues. These improvements and fixes are available in the following updates. For bulletin summaries that list the security bulletins released for each month see security bulletin summaries. It has also revoked a leaked xbox live certificate and private key. December 2019 security updates are available microsoft. However, this causes display issues on various systems. You can only add one address at a time and you must click add after each one. Dec 08, 2015 microsoft s december 2015 patch tuesday brought a number of fixes to windows, including a patch for a dns query bug and zeroday flaws in the windows kernel and microsoft office. Dec 20, 2017 we are happy to announce that we have just released the december update for the onpremises data gateway. Being very unsophisticated computer users not techs, we will find it impossible to fix the problems on the pc and will once again have to call an it support person to work it out. Any machine that has been installed or modified service pack applied with this security patch in. This is the vulnerability to look out for this time around. Lets see what other problems crawl out of the woodwork. Patch tuesday occurs on the second, and sometimes fourth, tuesday of each month in north america.

This issue occurs after you install the december 8, 2015, update for. Dec 16, 2015 this update fixes an issue in which outlook 2010 starts only in safe mode. Microsoft december patch tuesday update fixes six critical. Just a week after they made changes to their advanced notification service for casual customers for 2015, microsoft released eight security bulletins to patch various security vulnerabilities with only one considered critical. Cumulative security update kb4517389 was released on october 8, 2019 for windows 10 version 1903 and windows server version. April 2015 patch tuesday issues updates to microsoft office. Dec 08, 2015 microsoft patch tuesday december 2015 talos group today, microsoft has released their monthly set of security bulletins designed to address security vulnerabilities within their products. Microsoft update blunders going out of control zdnet. All windows users should patch these critical security flaws. Hi everyone, before heading off for the holidays i wanted to give a little bit of an update on how things are shaping up for windows 10, especially since we dont have a build for you this month. Click sites and then add these website addresses one at a time to the list. April 2015 microsoft releases 11 security advisories.

Microsoft today is best know for the windows operating system and microsoft. An easy update for december patch tuesday computerworld. Redmond fixed problems with various flavors of windows. Years first patch tuesday highlights conflict between. Windows update patches kb 3112336 and kb 3112343 are all.

Dec 12, 2017 microsoft patched 34 vulnerabilities that are part of its december patch tuesday release. How to fix solidworks microsoft security patch kb3072630 issues. Dec 12, 2014 microsoft regularly rolls out security fixes, bug patches and other updates to its products on a monthly basis via its patch tuesday schedule, which occurs the second tuesday of the month. I know that some of you are disappointed that we didnt release another build though we know. Microsoft corporation was founded by bill gates and paul allen back in 1975. December 2015 microsoft patch tuesday security bulletins.

Sharepoint updates office release notes microsoft docs. A remote code execution vulnerability in microsoft s dns server. A summary of our patch tuesday coverage for april 2015 is posted at our threat encyclopedia page. Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in excel for. Bulletin summary revised to add a known issue to the executive summaries table for 3104002. Those of you using windows 7 have kb 3112343, and those with windows 8.

Qualys december 8, 2015 microsoft patch tuesday bottom. Net framework 4 on windows xp, windows server 2003, windows vista, windows 7, windows server 2008 x86 kb2468871 windows 7,windows server 2003,windows. Patch tuesday also known as update tuesday is an unofficial term used to refer to when microsoft regularly releases software patches for its software products. Cve20156124 is being exploited in the wild by attackers. Yesterday microsoft released two big updates for its windows update client. April patches for azure devops server and team foundation. More information about this months security updates can be found in the security update guide. Go to the microsoft update site and search for the kb number. Onpremises data gateway december update is now available. The executive summary lists the most important information about this months update. April 2015 patch tuesday issues updates to microsoft. This article describes update kb3114352 for microsoft sharepoint foundation 20, which was released on december 8, 2015. The patch, kb3114409, was delivered on tuesday as part of microsoft s december update. Skype for business server updates skype for business.

I suspect that someone at microsoft will not be getting a christmas bonus this year and patch hopefully will come out to fix the issues already raised here heres hoping. Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in outlook for pc. Some users are reporting several issues caused by these updates. The help provided below is specific to problems caused by patches made available via windows update by microsoft, for microsoft products. This bulletin fixes multiple security issues, including two critical vulnerabilities that haven been actively exploited in limited targeted attacks, which we will discuss in details in this blog entry. This patch will fix some of the issues that users were getting while using refs. We are aware of a temporary serverside issue causing windows search to show a blank box.

Latest updates for versions of outlook that use windows. Windows update customers were recently affected by a network infrastructure event on january 29, 2019 21. Jan, 2015 for the first patch tuesday in 2015 microsoft has posted eight bulletins, one critical and seven important, a quite normal start in terms of numbers, but limited in terms of software. The company gained traction in the pc market thanks to its msdos operating system which was followed by microsoft windows, a graphical user interface that established the companys domination in the home pc market. Outlook 2010 update kb3114409 that was released on december 8, 2015. To fix the issues that are described in this article, install the latest. Dec 08, 2015 microsoft patches 71 vulnerabilities in its december patch tuesday security bulletins, including two currently under attack. Unless you have an immediate, pressing need to install a specific patch, dont do it.

The issues documented in this section have been reported after installing the recent updates listed below. Jan, 2015 a december 11 note says microsoft confirmed that they anticipate to provide fixes for these issues in january 2015. Mainly when using significant volumes and big files like in backups particularly if refs is formatted with 64k, but we can find memory issues when the is formatted with 4k. Windows 10 automatic updates causing serious new problems. If you have a microsoft 365 for home subscription, or you purchased a onetime download of office 2016, click the contact us link at the bottom of this page. Welcome to this months overview of the microsoft december 2015 patch day. Latest updates for versions of office that use windows installer msi. Find and manage updates for sharepoint server 2019, sharepoint server 2016, sharepoint 20, and sharepoint 2010 in one place. Office on windows forum for personal, home, or university users microsoft 365 community forum for business users. As a reminder, windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 will be out of december 2019 security updates are available. The final patch tuesday of the year is upon us, with adobe and microsoft each issuing security updates for their software once again. Windows message center windows release information.

Nov 12, 2019 german cumulative update kb4517389 for windows 10 version 1903, released on october 8, 2019, also contains an updated intel display driver version 26. In this case, i would certainly expedite this patch. Select the link for the download, and then choose download. Microsoft security patch validation report december 2015. Use the links on this page to get more information about updates, and then download the updates. Microsoft fixes installing windows 10 november update on. Dec 11, 2015 microsoft pulled one of its december updates this week after a few problems occurred with outlook 2010. Dec 08, 2015 microsoft also released four other patches ms152, ms153, ms154, and ms155 for important issues relating to windows. Issues after microsofts august updates borns tech and.

Microsoft has releases several updates on august 1, and august 8, 2017 for windows and other products. Qualys january, 2015 microsoft patch tuesday bottom. Windows update kb3004394 causes the following issues on my windows 7 x64 ultimate system. Windows 7,windows server 2003,windows server 2003, datacenter edition,windows server 2008,windows server 2008 r2,windows vista,windows xp x64 edition. We are working diligently to fully resolve the issue and will provide an update once resolved. A total of 20 vulnerabilities were rated critical and another 12 were rated important. Microsoft s december 2015 patch tuesday brought a number of fixes to windows, including a patch for a dns query bug and zeroday flaws in the windows kernel and microsoft office. November 2015 microsoft patch tuesday debra littlejohn shinder on november 11, 2015 november, for those of us who live in the u. Microsoft rates 7 bulletins as important, 1 as critical the security update rated critical is the vulnerability in windows telnet service. On tuesday, december 8, 2015, microsoft released the following security and nonsecurity updates.

Windows 10 update problems december 2015 microsoft. In internet explorer, click tools, and then click internet options. For over twenty years, we have been engaged with security researchers working to protect customers and the broader ecosystem. Bulletin summary revised to correct the exploitability assessment for cve 2015 6124. If you have tfs 2015, you should first update to tfs 2015 update 4. Overview of the december 2015 microsoft patches and their status. Apr 14, 2020 i am sorry you have having issues with the patch.