October 2022 security updates for Windows Server ( KB5018411 )
On the second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft releases cumulative updates for all supported versions of Windows , including the most recent versions of Windows 10 , as well as Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 (as part of the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program ). Also, server operating systems Windows Server 2022 , Windows Server 2019 , Windows Server 2016 , Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 received updates. KB5018411.
Windows Server 2022 updates
Update rollup KB5018421 (Build 20348.1129) is for Windows Server 2022 Version 21H2 (LTSC) for x64-based systems.
The update includes the following changes:
- The update contains various security improvements to internal OS functions. No additional issues were reported for the release.
- Includes all fixes and changes in update KB5017381 Preview .
The update has the following known issues:
- After installing this update, file copies that use Group Policy settings may fail or create empty shortcuts or files containing 0 (zero) bytes. Known vulnerable GPOs are associated with files and shortcuts in User Configuration > Preferences > Windows Settings in the Group Policy Editor.
Cumulative update KB5018421 for servers is installed manually through Windows Update. To check, go to Settings > Update & security and click Check for updates .
In the Optional fix available section , click Download and install .
You will need to restart your computer to complete the installation. After the update, the build number of Windows Server 2022, version 21H2 will change to 20348.945.
Also, you can download update KB5018421 and install it manually from the link below:
Updates for Windows Server 2019 (version 1809)
Update rollup KB5018419 (Build 17763.3532) targets Windows Server 2019 version 1809 for x64-based systems.
The update includes the following changes:
- We fixed an issue that affects a task that you plan to run every two weeks. Instead, she works every week.
- We fixed an issue that affects scheduled tasks. They can work after a few years if the next occurrence crosses daylight saving time and you set the machine’s timezone to UTC.
- Includes all fixes and changes in update KB5017379 Preview .
The update has the following known issues:
- After installing KB5001342 or later, the cluster service may not start because the cluster network driver was not found.
Cumulative update KB5018419 for servers is installed manually through Windows Update. Also, you can download update KB5018419 as CAB files and install it manually from the link below:
Updates for Windows Server 2016 (version 1607)
Update rollup KB5018411 (Build 14393.5427) targets Windows Server 2019 version 1607 for x64-based systems.
The update includes the following changes:
- We fixed an issue that causes UDP protocol packets to be dropped from Linux virtual machines. Updated Chile’s Daylight Saving Time (DST) to start on September 11, 2022 instead of September 4, 2022.
- Added a group policy that enables and disables Microsoft HTML Application (MSHTA) files.
- Addresses an issue that affects the primary Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) node. It may not register or update its state. Because of this, the node is removed from the farm.
- Fixed an issue that affects robocopy. This issue occurs when you use the backup ( /B ) option to migrate or sync data to Azure Files.
- Fixed an issue that affects robocopy. This issue occurs if you use the backup option ( /B ) to resolve a data loss issue, and the source location contains tiered files with Azure File Sync or tiered files with Cloud Files.
- Addresses an issue affecting Server Message Block (SMB) multilink. This problem can lead to stop error 13A or C2.
Cumulative update KB5018411 for servers is installed manually through Windows Update. Also, you can download update KB5018411 as CAB files and install it manually from the link below:
Updates for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2
As part of the Extended Security Updates program , Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 server operating systems also received updates .
