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Meltdown and Spectre

When will Microsoft be releasing a fix for the Meltdown and Spectre exploitations. 

This issues are described in the following Web page. 

https://meltdownattack.com

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Hi,

A critical update was already released, and will be automatically installed through Windows Update for Windows 10 users. To learn more about it, kindly refer to this page: January 3, 2018—KB4056892 (OS Build 16299.192). That article also includes information about the known issues with the update, and the steps that you can take to resolve them.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need further assistance with your concern.

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Hi,

Is there an update for other Windows versions?

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Yes, see both pages here: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=windows+security+update+2018

Suggestion to also read this article: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3245788/microsoft-windows/windows-meltdown-and-spectre-keep-calm-and-carry-on.html

May 4, 2018: I won't participate anymore in MC. Enough is enough.

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I have 4 computers here that I would have expected the latest consolidated update but one doesn't seem to want to download it. 

Folks, any ideas? 

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Infinidim 

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I, personally, don't/won't do anything yet.....

I'm going to sit back and wait a bit more before deciding what to patch when...

Too many open and unclear questions for my taste in all this wild "nobody is really sure of anything" situation....

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Another good article with lots of further info:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-check-and-update-windows-systems-for-the-meltdown-and-spectre-cpu-flaws/

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http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-meltdown-spectre-patches-if-you-havent-got-them-blame-your-antivirus/

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Great info Thanks!

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Hi,

Rather than posting a new question I thought I would reply this.

I have been checking for updates regularly expecting to receive the Meltdown update KB4056892. I am using Kaspersky internet security and Malwarebytes both of which are listed as compatible with the update. I have not yet received this update and when I check I am informed Windows is up to date. I am using Windows 10 Version 1709.

 I am a bit concerned and not sure what to do. Having looked at the Microsoft Update catalogue I am also  unsure which of the listed downloads for KB4056892 to download ? I am not very tech savvy and have limited knowledge.

Presumably it is:

2018-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4056892)

Last Modified:1/4/2018

This is what has appeared  on previous updates.

                                                    Any advice appreciated. regards

UPDATE: The Microsoft update KB4056892  finally arrived and has been installed successfully


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Great info Thanks!

You're welcome, Camielb!

Suggestion to also read this follow up article (which concerns all Windows versions despite title ;))...

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