Microsoft has released the optional KB5052077 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with nine bug fixes and changes, including a fix for a longstanding known issue that breaks SSH connections. "Following the installation of the October 2024 security update, some customers report that the OpenSSH (Open Secure Shell) service fails to start, preventing SSH connections," the company said in support documents issued for October's Patch Tuesday KB5045594 cumulative and KB5045594 preview updates. KB5052077 is also affected by a System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker services issue that adds 'Event 7023' errors to the Event Viewer on systems that have installed Windows updates released since January 14, 2025. Microsoft also reported two known issues with KB5052077, including one where some Citrix components may prevent the installation of the January 2025 Windows security update. However, Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases like Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) releases like Windows 10 2016 LTSB, which cater to specialized devices, will still receive updates beyond October 2025. "Affected devices might initially download and apply the January 2025 Windows security update correctly, such as via the Windows Update page in Settings," the company explains. It allows Windows admins to test upcoming fixes and improvements released with the upcoming March 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. Redmond started testing the fix for this known issue on Thursday when it rolled out the Windows 11 Build 26100.3321 (KB5052093) for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 24H2 (Build 26100). When it first acknowledged the issue in November, the company said it affects a "limited number" of devices running Windows enterprise, IOT, and education editions, with Redmond investigating whether Windows Home or Pro editions are also affected.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:25:23 +0000