Windows 10 receives multiple security related updates

Microsoft has released five security related updates for Windows 10 builds 10074 and 10122.

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

May 27, 2015

2 Min Read
Windows 10 receives multiple security related updates

No doubt that almost four million hearts skipped a beat when the Ring Master, Gabe Aul, tweeted that there were some updates for Windows 10 and Insiders should open up the Windows Insider app on Windows 10 to see what they are about.

I am sure many headed into Windows 10 hoping for an OS update however, that was not the case as the Windows team is just taking care of the security of your preview install.

Here is a list of the four updates they have published in Windows Update for the technical preview:

  • An update rollup for Windows Server Technical Preview 2 (KB3065331) - Build 10074. The knowledge base web page is unavailable as of this posting. Will update this once it is live.

  • Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer (KB3049563) - Build 10074/10122. This security update resolves several reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage in Internet Explorer. To learn more about the vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-043. Additionally, this security update includes several non-security-related fixes for Internet Explorer. Check out the deployment information.

  • Vulnerabilities in Windows could allow elevation of privilege (KB3049576) - Build 10122. This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Windows. These vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to the system and runs a specially crafted application. To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. The security update addresses the vulnerabilities by correcting how Windows validates impersonation events.

  • Vulnerability in Windows Journal could allow remote code execution (KB3046002) - Build 10122. This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Journal file. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less affected than users who have administrative user rights.

These updates will download automatically or you can manually check Windows Update for them.

But, wait...there's probably more so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Google+.

About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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