Mozilla released yet another update to Firefox, sending Firefox Version 95.0.2 to the release channel today.
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Mozilla sent Firefox Version 95.0.1 to the release channel today.
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The Microsoft December 2021 security updates have been released and consist of 67 CVEs. Of these CVEs, 7 are rated Critical, and 60 are rated Important severity. At the time of release, five are listed as publicly known and one is listed as under active exploit.
The updates apply to the following long list of products: Apps, ASP.NET Core & Visual Studio, Azure Bot Framework SDK, BizTalk ESB Toolkit, Internet Storage Name Service, Microsoft Defender for IoT, Microsoft Devices, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Microsoft Local Security Authority Server (lsasrv), Microsoft Message Queuing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office SharePoint, Microsoft PowerShell, Microsoft Windows Codecs Library, Office Developer Platform, Remote Desktop Client, Role: Windows Fax Service, Role: Windows Hyper-V, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio Code - WSL Extension, Windows Common Log File System Driver, Windows Digital TV Tuner, Windows DirectX, Windows Encrypting File System (EFS), Windows Event Tracing, Windows Installer, Windows Kernel, Windows Media, Windows Mobile Device Management, Windows NTFS, Windows Print Spooler Components, Windows Remote Access Connection Manager, Windows Storage, Windows Storage Spaces Controller, Windows SymCrypt, Windows TCP/IP, and Windows Update Stack.
See the KBs listed at December 2021 Security Updates - Release Notes - Security Update Guide - Microsoft for information regarding known issues with the security updates as well as the CVEs with FAQs, Mitigations and/or Workarounds.
Note: This is the month for the quarterly MSRT run. Although included with Windows updates, it can be downloaded separately:
Recommended Reading: See Dustin Childs review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative -- The December 2021 Security Update Review.
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Pale Moon has been updated to version 29.4.3. This is a security update. This update reinstates FUEL again for old extension compatibility. See implementation notes.
Linux versions will follow shortly.
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Implementation notes:
*DiD This means that a fix is "Defense-in-Depth": It is a fix that does not apply to a (potentially) actively exploitable vulnerability in Pale Moon, but prevents future vulnerabilities caused by the same code, e.g. when surrounding code changes, exposing the problem, or when new attack vectors are discovered.
Pale Moon includes both 32- and 64-bit versions for Windows: Pale Moon for Windows downloads.
To get the update now, select "Help" from the Pale Moon menu at the upper left of the browser window. Select About Pale Moon > Check for Updates.
Mozilla sent Firefox Version 95.0 to the release channel today. The update includes thirteen security updates of which six (6) are rated high, five (5) are rated moderate, and two (2) are rated low.
Firefox ESR was updated to Version 91.4.
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Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox." Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu. If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.
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Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest LCU. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
For information about the types of updates released by Microsoft each month see Windows 10 update servicing cadence primer.
Update: To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
See the referenced KB article for the long list of improvements and fixes included in the update.
Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest LCU. This update includes SSU 2200.345. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
For information about the types of updates released by Microsoft each month see Windows 11 life cycle and servicing update.
Update: To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
Mozilla sent Firefox Version 94.0.2 to the release channel today.
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Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox." Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu. If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.
References
Although it is being rolled out in stages, Windows 10 Version 21H2 has been released. It is available to systems running Windows 10 Version 2004 and higher.
It is particularly important to update Windows 10 Version 2004 as it reaches end of support on December 14, 2021. Also note the following from the Lifecycle FAQ (which also includes the Windows 10 end of support dates.):
"Important
Beginning with Windows 10, version 21H2 (the Windows 10 November 2021 Update), feature updates will be released annually in the second half of the year via the General Availability Channel. Go here to learn more. Microsoft will continue to support at least one Windows 10 release until October 14, 2025."
Update: To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click the button to "Check for updates". Because the update is being rolled out stages, users of later versions of Windows 10 may not find the update available yet.
The "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. Whether you call it Veteran's Day, Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, November 11th is a time to put aside politics and pay tribute to all who died for their country. It is also a perfect time to thank the Veterans in whatever country you live in.
As in previous years, I am republishing a portion of my friend Canuk's last tribute and, once again, adding a special thank you to my friends Mitch the "Phantom Phixer" and Larry, "Ghost"."I too "will remember your friends who never had a full life", while thanking you and your comrades who have served with pride, honesty and honour."LEST WE FORGET
  Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields, Sleep sweet - to rise anew! We caught the torch you threw And holding high, we keep the Faith With All who died.  We cherish, too, the poppy red That grows on fields where valor led; It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies, But lends a lustre to the red Of the flower that blooms above the dead In Flanders Fields.  And now the Torch and Poppy Red We wear in honor of our dead. Fear not that ye have died for naught; We'll teach the lesson that ye wrought In Flanders Fields. Flags courtesy of3DFlags.com |
Pale Moon has been updated to version 29.4.2.1. Both Windows and Linux versions have been published.
This is a small update to address the following:
Autocomplete drop-downs would have incorrect styling, causing issues with custom themes (e.g., resulting in readability issues) and not displaying as intended.
Pale Moon includes both 32- and 64-bit versions for Windows: Pale Moon for Windows downloads.
To get the update now, select "Help" from the Pale Moon menu at the upper left of the browser window. Select About Pale Moon > Check for Updates.
If you installed earlier updates, only the new fixes contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
For more information about the resolved security vulnerabilities, please refer to the Security Update Guide website and the November 2021 Security Updates.
IMPORTANT: Because of minimal operations during the holidays and the upcoming Western new year, there won’t be a preview release (known as a “C” release) for the month of December 2021. There will be a monthly security release (known as a “B” release) for December 2021. Normal monthly servicing for both B and C releases will resume in January 2022.
Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest LCU. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
For information about the types of updates released by Microsoft each month see Windows 11 life cycle and servicing update.
Update: To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
The Microsoft November 2021 security updates have been released and consist of 55 CVEs. Of these CVEs, 6 are rated Critical, and 49 are rated Important severity. At the time of release, four listed as publicly known and two are listed as under active exploit.
The updates apply to the following long list of products: 3D Viewer, Azure, Azure RTOS, Azure Sphere, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) in IE Mode, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office SharePoint, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Codecs Library, Power BI, Role: Windows Hyper-V, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Windows Active Directory, Windows COM, Windows Core Shell, Windows Cred SSProvider Protocol, Windows Defender, Windows Desktop Bridge, Windows Diagnostic Hub, Windows Fastfat Driver, Windows Feedback Hub, Windows Hello, Windows Installer, Windows Kernel, Windows NTFS, Windows RDP, Windows Scripting, and Windows Virtual Machine Bus.
See the KBs listed at November 2021 Security Updates - Release Notes - Security Update Guide - Microsoft for information regarding known issues with the security updates as well as the CVEs with FAQs, Mitigations and/or Workarounds.
Recommended Reading: See Dustin Childs review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative -- The November 2021 Security Update Review.
Additional Update Notes:
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