Microsoft has officially acknowledged a harmless error event appearing in Windows Firewall With Advanced Security logs following the installation of the June 2025 Windows non-security preview update. Users experiencing this error on Windows 11 version 24H2 systems can continue normal operations without concern for security implications. The issue affects Windows 11 version 24H2 systems running OS Build 26100.4484 that received the KB5060829 update released on June 26, 2025. Event 2042 "Config Read Failed" in Windows Firewall logs after the June 2025 update is benign and can be ignored. This event entry is automatically generated each time affected devices undergo a restart cycle, creating repetitive log entries that may concern system administrators and security-conscious users monitoring their firewall operations. The error stems from an incomplete implementation of a feature currently under development within Microsoft’s firewall architecture, rather than from any operational malfunction or security vulnerability. The company has explicitly stated that no user intervention or administrative action is required to address this error event, as it represents a cosmetic logging issue rather than a functional problem requiring remediation. However, Microsoft has not provided a specific timeline for when users can expect the corrected update to become available through Windows Update channels. The error’s technical classification falls under informational logging rather than critical system alerts, distinguishing it from genuine security or operational issues that require immediate attention.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:45:17 +0000