Tag: Windows Server

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Urgent Windows Security Update Required As Active Exploits Target SMB Vulnerability

Cybersecurity authorities are urging immediate action as attackers exploit a critical Windows vulnerability affecting Server, 10, and 11 systems. The privilege escalation flaw in SMB client protocol poses significant risks to federal agencies and businesses alike. Security analysts confirm patches have been available since June but many systems remain unprotected.

Critical Windows Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation

Organizations using Microsoft Windows are facing urgent cybersecurity pressures as America’s Cyber Defense Agency confirms active attacks against a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability. According to reports from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the vulnerability designated as CVE-2025-33073 affects Windows Server, Windows 10, and Windows 11 systems and requires immediate patching.

by Priya Kapoor
ComputingSoftware

Microsoft Deploys Emergency Windows 11 Update to Restore USB Functionality in Recovery Mode

Microsoft has urgently released a new Windows 11 update to resolve critical USB device failures within the recovery environment. The emergency patch addresses issues where keyboards and mice became unresponsive during system recovery operations, leaving users unable to navigate recovery menus.

Emergency Update Addresses Critical Recovery Environment Bug

Microsoft has reportedly deployed an emergency out-of-band update to resolve a serious functionality issue affecting USB devices within the Windows Recovery Environment. According to reports, the update designated KB5070762 specifically targets Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 along with Windows Server 2025 systems.

by Gabriel Novak
Assistive TechnologyBusiness Software

Microsoft Confirms Windows Server Active Directory Sync Bug Affecting Large Organizations

Microsoft has confirmed an Active Directory synchronization bug affecting Windows Server installations following recent Patch Tuesday updates. The issue impacts organizations with security groups containing more than 10,000 members, potentially causing widespread disruption for enterprise customers. According to reports, Microsoft has provided a temporary registry workaround while developing a permanent fix.

Windows Server Active Directory Synchronization Issue Confirmed

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant software bug affecting Active Directory synchronization in Windows Server 2025 installations, according to reports from the company’s official health dashboard. The issue, which emerged following September’s Patch Tuesday updates, causes directory synchronization failures when security groups contain more than 10,000 members.

by Priya Kapoor