Microsoft addresses Patch Tuesday security updates for January 2019
Hello everyone, Good day! Microsoft has just announced the Patch Tuesday security updates for the month of January 2019. This month's security updates fix various vulnerabilities and flaws in many Microsoft products. This includes, Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer Microsoft Edge Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps ChakraCore .NET Framework ASP.NET Microsoft Exchange Server, and Microsoft Visual Studio Patch Manager Plus will support these patches as the
End of Public Updates for Java SE 8 - Commercial Users upgrade your package
Oracle has announced changes to ongoing support for Java SE 8 (Standard Edition). This forum describes how Patch Manager Plus will continue its support for Java SE 8 in January 2019 and beyond. More on this: Oracle recently announced changes to support for Public Updates for Java SE 8 In January 2019 Oracle will require those who wish to continue support for Java 8 SE to subscribe to the new Java SE Subscription offering to continue to receive Java SE 8 updates. This subscription covers all Java
KB4480960 and KB4480970 causing issues with network shares
Security updates KB4480960 and KB4480970 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 released on January 8, 2019 (January's Patch Tuesday) cause network shares to be inaccessible under certain circumstances: The issue is triggered only if the user attempting to make the connection is an administrator on the machine that hosts the Share. If the user is a non-administrative user on the device that hosts the share, the connection works fine. Workaround: If you are facing this issue, follow the
CVE-2018-19725 - Adobe releases critical patches to address major vulnerabilities:
Adobe has released critical security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader for Windows and Mac OSs. These updates addresses two critical vulnerabilities: Arbitrary Code Execution and Privilege Escalation. Affected Adobe versions which requires an update: Acrobat DC - 2019.010.20064 and earlier versions Acrobat Reader DC - 2019.010.20064 and earlier versions Acrobat 2017 - 2017.011.30110 and earlier version Acrobat Reader 2017 - 2017.011.30110 and earlier version Acrobat DC - 2015.006.30461 and
Patch Manager Plus cloud is now extra secure with TLS 1.2
Hey everyone, To strengthen the security of our cloud servers and protect customer data, we are enforcing TLS 1.2 across our services. After the upgrade, legacy machines, like Windows 2008 Server, without TLS 1.2 support will not be able to make contact with the Patch Manager Plus server. Make sure you upgrade your legacy machines to the latest TLS version or migrate the machines to more secure Operating system versions. Please upgrade the machines before mid of January 2019. If there are no legacy
CVE-2018-8653 | Severe Security Vulnerability fixes available
A severe vulnerability has been discovered by Microsoft: A remote code execution vulnerability corrupts memory in such a way that an attacker could successfully exploit the vulnerability and gain the user rights same as the current user. The Research team of Microsoft has released Cumulative updates CVE # 2018-8653, which needs to be deployed immediately. Cumulative and Delta Updates are also released on Patch Tuesday. This time, in the month of December they have released Cumulative and Delta updates:
SQLite "Magellan" bug affects Chrome: Update Chrome to version 71.0.3578.80
A highly critical remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in SQLite, an underlying database engine embedded into the Chrome browser. This vulnerability has not yet received a CVE identification number. As of now, the SQLite vulnerability has been widely referred by the codename "Magellan". Google acknowledged the bug in its browser's underlying database and has issued a fix in it's latest versions for Chrome starting from Chrome 71.0.3578.80, generally referred as Chrome 71. This
Microsoft Patch Tuesday December 2018
Good day. Quick update on the December 2018 Patch Tuesday. New Security Bulletins : 2018-12 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows (KB4471331) 2018-12 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB4471319) 2018-12 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4471328) 2018-12 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 (KB4471322) 2018-12 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4471326) 2018-12 Delta Update
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Microsoft pulls back a couple of MS Office patches after it's found to cause app crashes on start-up
Microsoft has rolled back two of its non-security Office patches- KB 4461522 and KB 2863821 that triggers entry point crashes in various Office 2010 products. These non-security updates were released earlier this month to comply with the changes coming in the Japanese calendar next month. In an update on the KB pages, Microsoft acknowledged that the updates were pulled due to the crashes in some applications and has also given a workaround. "After you install this update, you may experience
Microsoft Patch Tuesday November 2018: Everything you need to know
Microsoft has announced its Patch Tuesday updates for November, which contains patches for 64 vulnerabilities, 12 of which are rated critical. it also has patched ALPC along with a couple of publicly disclosed vulnerabilities. Here are the complete details: New Security Bulletins : 2018-11 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows (KB4467694) 2018-11 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4467703) 2018-11 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server
Join us for an Endpoint Security seminar this November!
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HP machines may experience a blue screen error WDF_VIOLATION after installing HP keyboard driver (version 11.0.3.1)
Problem: There exists a known incompatibility issue with certain HP machines running on Windows 10 version 1803 and up, when installing the HP keyboard driver version 11.0.3.1 2, either manually or through Windows updates. This may result in a blue screen error: WDF_VIOLATION, after installation. Solution: Scenario 1 You have installed the driver and a restart is pending If you have installed the HP keyboard driver (version 11.0.3.1), and you are pending a restart, do not restart your machine. Microsoft
Product Roadmap.
Is there documentation anywhere outlining what is coming up in the future releases and what the new features are and when they will be available?
detailed workflow?
i have reviewed the online documents regarding the workflow: https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/help/patch-management-workflow.html but i am looking for something more detailed. are there other documents that contain more detailed information regarding the entire workflow of the product, including the patch syncing up process from Microsoft to manage engine, then the DB syncs to the on-premises Patch Manager Server to the deployment to the test groups, syncing up with the distribution
Tracking changes in the Admin console?
the 'Wake on LAN' feature was enabled on the Admin console which caused many of our systems to briefly lose network connectivity. the action log viewer was checked but nothing was in there indicating who / what / when this was done. is there anything else i can check to see who might have been logged in to our console and made this change?
Patching Suse-based servers and desktops
ManageEngine's Patch Manager Plus is soon to offer patching support for SuSE flavour of Linux. This enables administrators to manage all security patches that are released by the SuSE Linux, for subscribed SuSE Linux servers and desktops. It allows you to identify missing SuSE package updates, install them and audit too. Patch Manager Plus helps you come one step closer to maintaining a high level of security across Linux endpoints.
What does October 2018 Patch Tuesday updates have in store for tech pros?
Microsoft has released comparatively less number of updates this month for the Patch Tuesday. Here are the complete details: New Security Bulletins : 2018-10 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB4463104) 2018-10 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4462915) 2018-10 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB4462931) 2018-10 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 (KB4462941) 2018-10 Cumulative Update
Win10 1809 updates paused - Updates marked as "Not Supported" in Patch Manager Plus
We have official news from Microsoft, having paused the Windows 10 October 2018 Updates (Ver. 1809) for all users after issues of files being missing were raised. Hence, updates related to Windows 10 version 1809 will not be supported by Patch Manager Plus until the issue gets resolved. If you've already created a configuration for the upgrade, you don't have to worry about missing any file, because we have moved all updates to the "Not supported" category. Note: If you have manually downloaded
Top five enhancements of the Windows 10 October 2018 update
If you're a tech enthusiast or just a Microsoft fan, you're probably aware that Microsoft releases two major software updates a year for Windows. Windows 10 version 1809 was just released and is the second update of 2018. This comes as an incremental update, bringing a number of small improvements to various features like the Snipping Tool, Clipboard, and SwiftKey. Of all the changes Microsoft has brought in to Windows 10 version 1809, here's a list of the top five enhancements that make it worth
Can't update TightVNC Viewer
Hi! I have problem with updating TightVNC Viewer X64 (2.8.11.0) . The error is: "This installation package could not be opened. Verify that the package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer package." In logs on client PC I see that PMP Agent is trying to install tightvnc-2.8.11-gpl-setup-64bit.msi package, but downloaded package in folder 'Patch' is 307588-tightvnc-2.8.11-gpl-setup-viewer-64bit.msi Could you help with
Mac reboots automatically after OS updates:
In MacOS High Sierra(10.13 all versions), Combo updates and Incremental/Supplemental updates for Mac comes with inevitable reboots to complete the installation. This is an inherent nature of these patches and that can not be modified using our Automated Patch Deployment definitions. As of now, you can't skip/postpone reboots. It is advisable to schedule the Mac updates to non-production hours. If you have created an APD task to deploy Mac updates, configure deployment window to non-production hours
Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates for September 2018
Hello IT tech folks! New Security Bulletins : 2018-09 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows (KB4343902) 2018-09 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4457145) 2018-09 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB4457984) 2018-09 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB4457140) 2018-09 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4457143) 2018-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and
Workaround for Filezilla Client Download Failure
Problem: Downloading Filezilla patches fail due to download link containing Hash Keys. Resolution: Follow the steps below to download Filezilla Updates and upload them to the patch store: Download the Filezilla Patch from the vendor site. If you are using Patch Manager Plus build 10.0.282 and above, you can use the upload patches option to upload any downloaded patches to the patch store directly from the console. Learn how to upload patches to the patch store using upload patches option. If you
August 2018 Patch Tuesday Updates from ManageEngine
Hello peeps, Good day. Quick update on the August 2018 Patch Tuesday. New Security Bulletins : 2018-08 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows (KB4343902) 2018-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4343899) 2018-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4343888) 2018-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems (KB4343896) 2018-08 Delta Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows
Fix for Patch Manager Plus server port in use issue
Hello everyone, Greetings from Endpoint management technical support team. A recently released windows patch has some issues which apparently shows ports as occupied when the application server releases its port for a restart. You'll find the known issue note on all the problematic updates as shown below. Known issues in this update Restarting the SQL Service may fail occasionally with the error, “Tcp port is already in use”. This issue is resolved in KB4345459. This has also affected the Desktop
Linux patch management using ManageEngine - a child's play
Exciting news for Linux administrators! We now support most flavours of Linux - the latest extensions being Red Hat and CentOS, to go along with Debian and Ubuntu. Just cut the complexities involved in APT, YUM commands, and deploy patches hassle-free using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus! For a list of versions of Linux OS's supported, please refer here: https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/supported-applications.html To learn about configuring Red Hat settings in Patch Manager Plus, please
July 2018 Security and Quality Rollup updates for .NET Framework
Hi, I have been asked to stop this rollup from being released, but I cannot find it in patch manager. Does this mean that you have already stopped it? https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4345913/access-denied-errors-after-installing-july-2018-security-rollup-update Thanks, Steve.
Join us for complimentary Endpoint Security seminars this August
We're halfway through 2018 but the fight against this year's cyberthreats is far from over. ManageEngine brings you an Endpoint Security and Management seminar where you'll have a chance to work with product experts on formulating a plan to protect your endpoints from different malware, including ransomware. Join us at any of our one-day complimentary seminars in Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto, and show these threats who's boss! Register now to save your spot! What's in it for you? Discover
KB4018385: Your Office 2016 can crash.
What is the problem with KB4018385 update? The KB4018385 update is no longer available. It was removed because it causes Office 2016 to crash when you work with charts. Microsoft has not released a fix for this issue. Resolution: Uninstall the update with Patch Manager Plus Microsoft recommends not to install this update. If installed in your network systems, then follow the steps to immediately uninstall the KB4018385 update using Patch Manager Plus: 1. Navigate to Patch Management tab -> Patches
July 2018 Patch Tuesday Updates from ManageEngine
Hello peeps, Good day. Quick update on the July 2018 Patch Tuesday. New Security Bulletins : 2018-07 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows (KB4338832) 2018-07 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4338823) 2018-07 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4338824) 2018-07 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems (KB4338820) 2018-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows
Microsoft Patch Tuesday June 2018 updates
Hey folks! Greetings! Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates yesterday and there were 11 critical updates and 50 updates in all. Here is a detailed list of all the patches: New Security Bulletins : 2018-06 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows (KB4287903) 2018-06 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4284867) 2018-06 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4284878) 2018-06 Security Only Quality Update for Windows
Google Chrome high severity vulnerability - CVE-2018-6148 - Patch immediately!
If you rely on Google Chrome for all your online chores, you may have to patch it immediately to the latest version. Earlier this week, external researchers had reported a highly critical vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2018-6148), which the Chrome Security team attributed to an incorrect handling of CSP header. A stable channel update was released - 67.0.3396.79 and the update is now available for Windows, Mac and Linux machines. If you are managing your endpoints using Patch Manager Plus, you
Patch applications running in the background
If you came across the error, "Patch update delayed since the application is used by another process", we have some good news for you! During the patch deployment refresh cycle, certain applications viz. Notepad++, CCleaner, Skype will still be running in the background. Hence, the patches just won't deploy to these applications. When the aforementioned error shows up, should you have configured the setting to deploy the patches during startup, there might still be applications that are running in
Cumulative updates KB4103721 can brick your Windows 10 computers
Users may experience a few issues after applying the cumulative updates - KB4103721 - for version 1803 for Windows 10 computers. On applying, the screen turns black and the system doesn't boot. This is due to an unidentified bug, which Microsoft has not addressed and is believed to be working upon. The only possible workaround is to downgrade or uninstall the latest cumulative update KB4103721 or restore a previous point. Restoring to a previous point in time won't affect your personal files and
[User Conference] Join us in Pleasanton for 2 days of intensive training, and fun networking: ManageEngine User Conference 2018 is here!
We'd love to host you at our Pleasanton office for the ManageEngine User Conference and Training on the 23rd and 24th of May. We've got an exclusive track for Desktop and Mobile device management, and the proceedings are going to be kicked-off by none other than Jack Madden from TechTarget! Reason enough to attend? Well, you'll be thrilled to know that there's more in store. Click here to check out all the details. What's in it for you: Listen to Jack Madden, watch live demos, and participate
May 2018 - Patch tuesday updates from ManageEngine
Hello Folks, Quick update on the May 2018 Patch Tuesday. New Security Bulletins : 2018-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1507 (KB4103716) 2018-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (KB4103723) 2018-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1703 (KB4103731) 2018-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 (KB4103727) 2018-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 (KB4103721) 2018-05 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2016 (1803) (KB4103721) 2018-05
Apply the Windows April 2018 Patches using Patch Manager Plus
We are happy to inform our customers that ManageEngine's Patch management now supports Windows 10 service packs and the latest Spring Creator Updates/April 2018 updates. Refer to our help docs to learn about deploying Windows 10 feature packs using Patch Manager Plus. Please note: Customers are required to sync the Patch DB manually before scanning their Windows 10 computers.
New York, are you ready? Our Endpoint Management seminar is headed your way.
The next leg of ManageEngine's Endpoint Management and Security seminar is all set to return toNew York on May 31st. Join us for a day-long seminar as product experts from ManageEngine get to the bottom of various challenges faced by system administrators and also master the cybersecurity knowledge to prevent the next wave of endpoint attacks. Hurry up and register right now because we'd hate for you to miss out! Here are reasons why you must be there: Discover the top cybersecurity trends of 2018.
Do you have a Windows 10 PC running the Anniversary update? Time to upgrade.
End of life announcements: 1. Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary update) for Home and Pro users Mainstream support ends: April 10, 2018 Extended support ends: Oct. 9, 2018 2. Windows 10 version 1511 (First major feature update from Windows 10) for Education and enterprise editions Mainstream support ends: Oct. 10, 2017 Extended support ends: Apr 10, 2018 Points to note: 1. Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions will still receive six months of additional servicing for version 1607.
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