- KB5019966: 2022-11 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2019 (1809) for x64-based Systems
- KB5019964: 2022-11 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems
- KB5020023: 2022-11 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64-based Systems
Impacted Products:
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Edge (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
- Online Services
- 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.
Known Issues:
KB5019966: Applies to: Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC Windows 10 IoT Core 2019 LTSC
Improvements
This security update includes improvements. When you install this KB:
New! It makes Microsoft compliant with US Government (USG) version 6 revision 1 (USGv6-r1).
It addresses an issue that affects Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) authentication hardening. It automatically raises the authentication level for all non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY. This occurs if the authentication level is below Packet Integrity.
It addresses a DCOM issue that affects the Remote Procedure Call Service (rpcss.exe). It raises the authentication level to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY instead of RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_CONNECT if RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_NONE is specified.
It stops the start of daylight saving time in Jordan at the end of October 2022. The Jordan time zone will permanently shift to the UTC + 3 time zone.
It address an issue that affects the Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) Application Proxy connector. It cannot retrieve a Kerberos ticket on behalf of the user. The error message is, “The handle specified is invalid (0x80090301).”
It addresses an issue that affects the font of three Chinese characters. When you format these characters as bold, the width size is wrong.
It updates the Windows kernel vulnerable driver blocklist that is in the DriverSiPolicy.p7b file. This update also ensures that the blocklist is the same across Windows 10 and Windows 11. For more information, see KB5020779.
It addresses an issue that affects focus order. This issue occurs when you tab from the password field on a credentials page.
It addresses an issue that affects the Forest Trust creation process. It fails to add the Domain Name System (DNS) name suffixes to the trust information attributes. This occurs after you install the January 11, 2022, or later updates.
It addresses a timing condition in Remote Desktop. It causes a device to stop working during the licensing process.
It addresses an issue that affects Server Manager. It might reset the wrong disk when several disks have the same UniqueId. For more information, see KB5018898.
It addresses an issue that causes the Host Networking Service (HNS) to stop working. This leads to traffic interruptions. This change is disabled by default. To turn it on requires a registry key. You must restart the HNS service or the node to activate the registry change. Please work with your Technical Account Manager (TAM) to initiate a request from Microsoft.
It addresses an issue that might occur when you enable deduplication. The issue might cause a deadlock.
Symptom
After installing KB5001342 or later, the Cluster Service might fail to start because a Cluster Network Driver is not found.
Workaround
This issue occurs because of an update to the PnP class drivers used by this service. After about 20 minutes, you should be able to restart your device and not encounter this issue.
For more information about the specific errors, cause, and workaround for this issue, please see KB5003571.
KB5019964: Applies to Windows 10, version 1607, all editions Windows Server 2016, all editions
Improvements
On January 10, 2023, the public extension for servicing devices that have the Intel Atom Clover Trail processor will end. The January 10, 2023 security update is the last update for these devices. After that date, they will not receive monthly security and quality updates. These updates protect you from the latest security threats. Unfortunately, these devices do not meet the hardware requirements to upgrade to a newer version of Windows 10 or Windows 11. We recommend that you consider a new device that has Windows 11.
It addresses an issue that affects Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) authentication hardening. We will automatically raise the authentication level for all non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY. This occurs if the authentication level is below Packet Integrity.
It stops the start of daylight saving time in Jordan at the end of October 2022. The Jordan time zone will permanently shift to the UTC + 3 time zone.
It address an issue that affects the Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) Application Proxy connector. It cannot retrieve a Kerberos ticket on behalf of the user. The error message is, “The handle specified is invalid (0x80090301).”
It addresses an issue that affects the Forest Trust creation process. It fails to add the Domain Name System (DNS) name suffixes to the trust information attributes. This occurs after you install the January 11, 2022, or later updates.
It addresses an issue that affects a domain controller (DC). The DC writes Key Distribution Center (KDC) event 21 in the System event log. This occurs when the KDC successfully processes a Kerberos Public Key Cryptography for Initial Authentication (PKINIT) authentication request using a self-signed certificate for key trust scenarios. This includes Windows Hello for Business and Device Authentication.
It addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Runtime. It does not load into the Local Security Authority Server Service (LSASS) when you enable Protected Process Light (PPL).
KB5020023: Applies to: Windows Server 2012 Windows Embedded 8 Standard
REMINDER
Windows 8.1 will reach end of support on January 10, 2023, at which point technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided. If you have devices running Windows 8.1, we recommend upgrading them to a more current, in-service, and supported Windows release. If devices do not meet the technical requirements to run a more current release of Windows, we recommend that you replace the device with one that supports Windows 11.
Microsoft will not be offering an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 8.1. Continuing to use Windows 8.1 after January 10, 2023 may increase an organization’s exposure to security risks or impact its ability to meet compliance obligations.
Improvements
Improvements
This cumulative security update includes improvements that are part of update KB5018474 (released October 11, 2022) and includes key changes for the following:
Addresses a Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) authentication hardening issue to automatically raise authentication level for all non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients. This will occur if the authentication level is less than RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY.
Updates the daylight-saving time (DST) for Jordan to prevent moving the clock back 1 hour on October 28, 2022. Additionally, changes the display name of Jordan standard time from “(UTC+02:00) Amman” to “(UTC+03:00) Amman”.
Addresses an issue where Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) Application Proxy Connector cannot retrieve a Kerberos ticket on behalf of the user because of the following general API error: “The handle specified is invalid (0x80090301).”
Addresses an issue where, after installing the January 11, 2022 or later update, the Forest Trust creation process fails to populate the DNS name suffixes into the trust information attributes.
Addresses an issue where the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Runtime does not load into the Local Security Authority Server Service (LSASS) when Protected Process Light (PPL) is enabled.
Symptoms
After this update or a later Windows update is installed, domain join operations might be unsuccessful and error “0xaac (2732): NERR_AccountReuseBlockedByPolicy” occurs. Additionally, text stating “An account with the same name exists in Active Directory. Re-using the account was blocked by security policy” might be displayed.
Affected scenarios include some domain join or re-imaging operations where a computer account was created or pre-staged by a different identity than the identity used to join or re-join the computer to the domain.
Next step
We have added guidance to KB5020276 and are evaluating whether optimizations can be made in a future Windows Update. This guidance will be updated as soon as those changes are released.