Flexis July 2023 Patch Recommendation
- KB5028171: 2023-07 Cumulative Update for Microsoft server operating system, version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
- KB5028168: 2023-07 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2019 for x64-based Systems
- KB5028169: 2023-07 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems
- KB5028228: 2023-07 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64-based Systems
Impacted Products:
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge
(HTML-based)
Microsoft Edge
(Chromium-based)
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps
Windows Defender
Visual Studio
ASP.NET Core
Chakra Core
Microsoft Dynamics
.NET Framework
.NET Core
Please note the following information regarding the security updates:
- For information regarding enabling Windows 10, version 1809 features and later, please see Windows 10, version 1909 delivery options. Note that Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. They will also share the same security update KBs. There is no change to the cumulative monthly security update
- Windows 10 updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows 10, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are available via the Microsoft Update Catalog.
- For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 10 operating systems, please see Windows Lifecycle Facts Sheet.
- A list of the latest servicing stack updates for each operating system can be found in ADV990001. This list will be updated whenever a new servicing stack update is released. It is important to install the latest servicing stack update.
- Updates for Windows RT 8.1 and Microsoft Office RT software are only available via Windows Update.
- In addition to security changes for the vulnerabilities, updates include defense-in-depth updates to help improve security-related features.
KB5028171: Applies To: Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC; Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC; Windows 10 IoT Core 2019 LTSC
Improvements
New! This update improves several simplified Chinese fonts and the Microsoft Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME). They now support GB18030-2022. Characters in the Standard Chinese Characters List (GB18030-2022 implementation level 2) are available in Microsoft Yahei (regular, light, and bold), Dengxian (optional font: regular, light, and bold), and Simsun. The Simsun Ext-B font (GB18030-2022 implementation level 3) now supports Unicode CJK Unified Ideographs Extensions E and F.
New! This update removes Simplified Chinese handwriting recognition from Windows Server 2022. This is because conformant handwriting recognition is not available for Windows Server. Updated media will have this change. To update existing images, use the DISM tool to remove the Simplified Chinese Handwriting capability.
This update addresses an issue that affects console applications. They fail when you set the system locale to Japanese.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Notepad combo box in Settings. It fails to show all the available options.
This update addresses a race condition. It occurs when codepages load during early startup. This might cause a 0x7e stop error.
This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Edge IE mode. The text on the status bar is not always visible.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft HTML Application Host (HTA). This issue blocks code execution that uses Microsoft HTA. This occurs when you turn on Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) enforced mode.
The update addresses a random issue that affects svchost.exe. There is significant memory growth in a system. This occurs when svchost.exe contains the User Access Logging Service (UALSVC).
This update addresses an issue that affects all the registry settings under the Policies paths. They might be deleted. This occurs when you do not rename the local temporary user policy file during Group Policy processing.
This update addresses an issue that affects dot sourcing. It fails for files that contain a class definition in Windows PowerShell.
This update addresses an issue that affects .msi files. A minor update is not installed. This occurs when you use the EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement configuration service provider (CSP) to distribute the .msi file.
This update addresses an issue that affects msftconnecttext.net. It gets excessive HTTP traffic.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Spooler service. It stops working. This issue occurs when you print using a certain workspace.
The update addresses an intermittent issue that affects an audio stream. The issue disrupts the stream.
This update addresses an issue that affects NCryptGetProperty(). When you call it with NCRYPT_KEY_TYPE_PROPERTY, the system returns 0x1 instead of 0x20. This occurs when the key is a machine key.
This update addresses an issue that affects a tib.sys driver. It does not load. This occurs when HyperVisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) is enabled.
This update addresses an issue that affects HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. You can now set and maintain the correct default permissions for this directory path. When the permissions are wrong, the Start menu, search, and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) authentication fail.
This update addresses an issue that affects Active Directory Users & Computers. It stops responding. This occurs when you use TaskPad view to enable or disable many objects at the same time.
This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It might stop responding indefinitely. This occurs after you try to view the effective access permissions for files in File Explorer.
This update addresses an issue that affects Live Migration. It might fail in a stretch cluster deployment. This occurs because the Storage Replica fails to retry after it receives a retry error from the Cluster API.
This update addresses an issue that affects cluster name object of failover clustering. You cannot repair it on Azure Virtual Machines.
This update addresses an issue that affects Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). In the Standard edition, Network Controller Management Tools is missing from the RSAT dialog.
Steps to remove the LCU
To remove the LCU after installing the combined SSU and LCU package, use the DISM/Remove-Package command line option with the LCU package name as the argument. You can find the package name by using this command: DISM /online /get-packages.
Running Windows Update Standalone Installer (wusa.exe) with the /uninstall switch on the combined package will not work because the combined package contains the SSU. You cannot remove the SSU from the system after installation.
KB5028168: Applies To Windows 10, Version 1607, All Editions; Windows Server 2016, All Editions
Improvements
New! This update adds many new features and improvements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. For more information, see Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
This update adds the ability to share cookies between Microsoft Edge IE mode and Microsoft Edge. To learn more, see Cookie sharing between Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.
This update addresses an issue that affects dot sourcing. It fails for files that contain a class definition in Windows PowerShell.
This update addresses an issue that affects all the registry settings under the Policies paths. They might be deleted. This occurs when you do not rename the local temporary user policy file during Group Policy processing.
This update affects the Desktop Window Manager (DWM). It improves its reliability.
The update addresses a memory leak in MSCTF.dll. The leak occurs when focus is changed in edit controls.
This update addresses an issue that affects NCryptGetProperty(). When you call it with NCRYPT_KEY_TYPE_PROPERTY, the system returns 0x1 instead of 0x20. This occurs when the key is a machine key.
The update addresses a random issue that affects svchost.exe. There is significant memory growth in a system. This occurs when svchost.exe contains the User Access Logging Service (UALSVC).
The update addresses an issue that affects win32kfull.sys. It dereferences an already freed queue entry. This causes a stop error.
This update addresses an issue that affects a tib.sys driver. It does not load. This occurs when HyperVisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) is enabled.
This update addresses an issue that affects Active Directory Users & Computers. It stops responding. This occurs when you use TaskPad view to enable or disable many objects at the same time.
This update addresses an issue that affects MySQL commands. The commands fail on Windows Xenon containers.
This update addresses an issue that affects cluster name object of failover clustering. You cannot repair it on Azure Virtual Machines.
This update addresses a known issue that affects kiosk device profiles. If you have enabled automatic logon, it might not work. After Autopilot completes provisioning, these devices stay on the credential screen. This issue occurs after you install updates dated January 10, 2023, and later.
KB5028169: Applies To Windows Server 2012; Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Improvements
New! This update improves several simplified Chinese fonts and the Microsoft Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME). They now support GB18030-2022. Characters in the Standard Chinese Characters List (GB18030-2022 implementation level 2) are available in Microsoft Yahei (regular, light, and bold), Dengxian (optional font: regular, light, and bold), and Simsun. The Simsun Ext-B font (GB18030-2022 implementation level 3) now supports Unicode CJK Unified Ideographs Extensions E and F.
This update affects the Desktop Window Manager (DWM). It improves its reliability.
This update addresses an issue that affects all the registry settings under the Policies paths. They might be deleted. This occurs when you do not rename the local temporary user policy file during Group Policy processing.
KB5028228: Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Enterprise; Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro
Improvements
This cumulative security update includes improvements that are part of update KB5027271 (released June 13, 2023). This update also includes the following:
Starting with this release, we will log event logs beginning July 11, 2023, and ending on October 10, 2023, to notify customers of the end of support (EOS) for Windows Server 2012 R2 on October 10, 2023.
Before installing this update
It is strongly recommended that we install the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system before you install the latest Monthly Rollup. SSUs improve the reliability of the update process to mitigate potential issues while installing the Monthly Rollup and applying Microsoft security fixes. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
If you use Windows Update, the latest SSU (KB5027574) will be offered to you automatically. To get the standalone package for the latest SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Language packs
If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update.