The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps remove malicious software from computers that are running any of the following operating systems: Windows 10. Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2016. Windows 8.1. Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows 7. Windows Server 2008.

This issue occurs because of a deadlock situation that occurs between the Csrss.exe process and some applications (for example, Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Visio). Resolution Hotfix information. A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article.

Resolves vulnerabilities in the Windows Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) that could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a user's system and runs a specially crafted application.

If the steps above don't work, you may need to reinstall Windows. For more info, see Windows 10 recovery options. Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

Summary. This article provides guidance for a new class of silicon-based microarchitectural and speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities that affect many modern processors and operating systems. This includes Intel, AMD, and ARM.

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly initialize a memory address, allowing an attacker to retrieve information that could lead to a Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) bypass. To learn more about the vulnerability, see CVE-2017-8708.

Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a system and runs a specially crafted application.

Method 1: Windows Update. This update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to turn on automatic updating, see Windows Update: FAQ. Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog.

The csrss.exe process that maintains the reference count for console buffers is wrong, and the output buffer is freed prematurely. Resolution. Hotfix information. A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article.

Summary. This security update for Windows 10 version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4 includes functionality improvements and fixes, and it resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows: 3148531 MS16-037: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer.