The main thing this update patch addresses is a security vulnerability Microsoft Server 2003, 2008 (R2), etc. While client systems – Windows 7, Vista, Windows 8 are listed, according to the bulletin, severity ratings don’t apply to desktop version of Windows. Defense-in-depth is essentially an approach to use multiple layers of defense to help prevent attackers compromise a network or system. So even though the found vulnerabilities don’t affect Windows desktops directly, it’s recommended that you download this out-of-band patch for good measure.
Install Microsoft Security update
To update for Windows 8.x go to PC Settings > Update and Recovery > Windows Update and check for updates. There you should find the update shown below (KB3011780)
After installing the update, a Restart is required.
On Windows 7 systems, just go to Windows Update via the Start Menu and manually check for updates.
This patch is also available for Windows 10 Technical Preview users. For more on this, check out the Microsoft Security Response Center posting or go directly to the Security Bulletin MS14-068 Summary. Comment Name * Email *
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