Microsoft June 2020 Security Updates

The Microsoft June security updates have been released and consist of 129 CVEs.  Of these 129 CVEs, 11 are rated Critical and 118 are rated Important in severity.

The updates apply to the following:  Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based), Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) in IE Mode, Microsoft ChakraCore, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps, Windows Defender, Microsoft Dynamics, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, HoloLens, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Apps for Android, Windows App Store, System Center, and Android App.

The KBs listed below contain information about known issues with the security updates.

KB Article	Applies To
4560960	Windows 10, version 1903, Windows Server version 1903, Windows 10, version 1909, Windows Server version 1909
4561608	Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2019
4561616	Windows 10, version 1607, Windows Server 2016
4561643	Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 (Monthly Rollup)
4561645	Windows Server 2008 (Security-only update)
4561669	Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 (Security-only update)
4561670	Windows Server 2008 (Monthly Rollup)

Recommended Reading:  

See Dustin Childs review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative — The June 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. Note, however, that there are no Adobe Flash Player security updates for Active X.
• MSRT -- The Malicious Software Removal Tool is now run on a quarterly basis rather than monthly.  See Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
• 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

References

• Security Update FAQ
• June Security Updates Guide

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