KB44502496 Security update for Windows 8.1 - February 11

Security update for Windows 10, version 1507, Windows 8.1, RT 8.1, Server 2012 R2, and Server 2012: February 11, 2020

Important

This standalone security update has been removed due to an issue affecting a sub-set of devices. It will not be re-offered from Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Microsoft Update Catalog. Note Removal of this standalone security update does not affect successful installation or any changes within any other February 11, 2020 security updates, including Latest Cumulative Update (LCU), Monthly Rollup or Security Only update.


Summary

This security update makes quality improvements to the supported Windows 10 versions listed in the "Applies to" section. Key changes include the following:

  • Addresses an issue in which a third-party Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot manager might expose UEFI-enabled computers to a security vulnerability.
To learn more about this security update, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures.

Known Issues

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How to get this update

Important This standalone security update has been removed due to an issue affecting a sub-set of devices. It will not be re-offered from Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Microsoft Update Catalog. Note Removal of this standalone security update does not affect successful installation or any changes within any other February 11, 2020 security updates, including Latest Cumulative Update (LCU), Monthly Rollup or Security Only update.


Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to apply this update.

Restart information

Your device does not have to restart when you apply this update. If you have Windows Defender Credential Guard (Virtual Secure Mode) enabled, your device will restart two times.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace any previously released update.


Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ows-10-version-1507-windows-8-1-rt-8-1-server


Direct download links for KB44502496 MSU file from Microsoft Update Catalog:

:arrow:Download KB44502496 MSU for Windows 8.1 32-bit (x86) - 242 KB

:arrow:Download KB44502496 MSU for Windows 8.1 64-bit (x64) - 253 KB
 
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UPDATE 2/15:

This update has been removed by Microsoft.
 

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