Follow up to IT1431577: Recommended update KB5101684 Preview for Windows devices

🚨 The Signal: A critical Windows client-side fix (KB5101684) is available to fully remediate a previously mitigated Intune issue. Deploying this update is essential for maintaining device security posture and stability.

The Impact

All Windows device users are affected by an underlying platform issue, with security risk mitigated by applying the recommended OS patch.

• Security Teams: Risk of unpatched vulnerabilities on Windows devices.
• IT Admins: Required to deploy a critical operating system update.
• End Users: Potential for device instability or security compromise if not patched.

The Action

1. Identify all Windows devices previously impacted by incident IT1431577.
2. Review and update your organization's standard operating system patching policies and procedures.
3. Plan the deployment of Windows cumulative update KB5101684 Preview or later to all relevant devices.
4. Execute the deployment of the update, following your organization's validation processes.
5. Monitor device health and update compliance post-deployment.

Domain: Intune · Impact: high · Workload: Intune · Essential Eight: Patch Operating Systems · ISM: ISM-1407, ISM-1501, ISM-1621, ISM-1622, ISM-1623, ISM-1654, ISM-1655, ISM-1694, ISM-1695, ISM-1696, ISM-1701, ISM-1702, ISM-1877, ISM-1889, ISM-1902