Microsoft November 2019 Security Updates

The Microsoft November security updates have been released and consist of  74 CVEs and one new Advisory. Of these 74 CVEs, 13 are rated Critical and 16 are rated Important. The advisory is listed as publicly known and one CVE is listed under active attack.

The apply to the following:  Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based), ChakraCore, Office and Office Services and Web Apps, Open Source Software, Exchange Server, and Visual Studio.

Note:  Adobe has not issued a Flash Player update.

Also of note, the Windows 10 November 2019 update has been released.  See How to get the Windows 10 November 2019 Update | Windows Experience Blog. 

Known Issues:  The following KBs contain information about known issues with the security updates. For a complete list of security update KBs, please see 20191112

KB Article	Applies To
4484113	Microsoft Exchange Server
4523171	Microsoft Exchange Server
4523205	Windows 10, version 1809, Windows Server 2019
4524570	Windows 10, version 1903, Windows Server version 1903
4525232	Windows 10
4525236	Windows 10, version 1607, Windows Server 2016
4525237	Windows 10, version 1803, Windows Server version 1803
4525241	Windows 10, version 1709
4525243	Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 (Monthly Rollup)
4525246	Windows Server 2012 (Monthly Rollup)
4525250	Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 (Security-only update)
4525253	Windows Server 2012 (Security-only update)

Recommended Reading:  

See Dustin Childs review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative — The November 2019 Security Update Review.

For more information about the updates released today, see https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/summary.  Updates can be sorted by OS from the search box. Information about the update for Windows 10 is available at Windows 10 Update history.

Additional Update Notes:

• Adobe Flash Player -- For Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows 10, Adobe Flash Player is now a security bulletin rather than a security advisory and is included with the updates as identified above.
• MSRT -- Microsoft released an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center.  Note:  Users who are paranoid about the remote possibility of a FP can opt to run this tool from a Command Prompt, appending a   /N   parameter [for "detect only" mode].
• Servicing Stack Updates -- 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. Learn more about SSU's in Servicing Stack Updates (SSU)
• 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 also available via the Microsoft Update Catalog.
• For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 10 operating systems, please see Windows Lifecycle Facts Sheet.
• Windows Update History:
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 7

References

• Security Update FAQ
• Security Updates Guide

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