Topic: out-of-band update
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Microsoft Fixes Critical WSUS Flaw Under Active Attack
Microsoft has released an emergency patch for a critical, actively exploited vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) in Windows Server Update Services, allowing unauthorized remote code execution without user interaction. The flaw is wormable and could enable attackers to take control of WSUS servers, pot...
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Windows 11 Update Blocks PC Shutdown in 2026
Microsoft issued an emergency patch on January 17, 2026, to fix critical problems caused by its January security updates, affecting multiple Windows versions. The issues included widespread remote connection and authentication failures in applications, and a severe shutdown bug on Windows 11 vers...
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Microsoft Issues Critical Windows Update Amid Active Attacks
Microsoft has issued an urgent security update for Windows Server to patch a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) that is actively being exploited, allowing remote code execution with system privileges. Only servers with the WSUS Server Role enabled are vulnerable, and CISA has mandated federa...
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Windows 11 Update Breaks System Recovery Feature
A Windows 11 security update (KB5066835) is causing USB keyboards and mice to stop working in the Windows Recovery Environment, preventing users from navigating or using recovery tools. Microsoft is investigating the issue and plans to release a fix, while suggesting a temporary workaround that i...
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