Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution.

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio software if the software does not check the source markup of a file for an unbuilt project. To learn more about the vulnerability, go to CVE-2018-8172.

To help prepare you for this change, we released support for SHA-2 signing in starting March 2019 and have made incremental improvements. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 SP2 will receive SHA-2 support to securely deliver SHA-2 signed updates.

Change the following key in Windows NT 4.0: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters. Value Name: InitialRttData Type: REG_DWORDValid Range: 0-65535 (decimal)Default: 0xBB8 (3000 decimal) Description: This parameter controls the initial retransmission time-out used by TCP on each new connection.

Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 are security protocols for creating encryption channels over computer networks. Microsoft has supported them since Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. However, regulatory requirements are changing. Also, there are new security weaknesses in TLS 1.0.

Fixes a crash issue that occurs when you run an application that handles some requests for extensionless URLs in IIS 7.0 or in IIS 7.5. This issue occurs after you apply hotfix 980368 or a later version of the hotfix that updates the Iiscore.dll file.

This article describes an issue in which an unexpected local address is displayed in Wireshark on a device that is running Windows Embedded Compact 7. An update is available to fix this issue. Before you install this update, all previously issued updates for this product must be installed.

The Windows 365 app unlocks new experiences in Windows—access your local and Cloud PCs from your taskbar or Start menu. Tip: Install regular and automatic app updates to make sure you’re always using the most up-to-date version of Windows 365.

Windows Update error 80070422. Manually fix this problem. If you receive Windows Update error 80070422 when you download the WinHlp32.exe update, you may have to change the Windows Update service settings, and then restart the service. To do this, follow these steps:

This security update resolves a Microsoft Excel remote code execution vulnerability and Microsoft Office information disclosure vulnerability. To learn more about the vulnerabilities, see the following security advisories: Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2021-31174.