Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft has released routine security and feature updates for Microsoft 365 Apps. Timely patching is crucial to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain a strong security posture against known exploits.

The Impact

All users are affected by the security posture of their M365 Apps, with a low risk if patching is automated.

• Security Teams: Risk of unpatched vulnerabilities if updates are delayed.
• Admins: Effort required for manual update deployment and validation.
• End Users: Potential exposure to exploits if applications are not current.

The Action

1. Verify Microsoft 365 Apps clients are configured for automatic updates from the Office CDN.
2. If managing updates manually, download the latest Current Channel update package.
3. Plan and execute deployment of the update package to all relevant endpoints.
4. Review release notes for any specific security fixes or known issues.

Domain: M365-Apps · Impact: low · Workload: M365 Apps · Essential Eight: Patch Applications · ISM: ISM-0304, ISM-1690, ISM-1691, ISM-1692, ISM-1693, ISM-1698, ISM-1699, ISM-1700, ISM-1704, ISM-1807, ISM-1808, ISM-1876, ISM-1901, ISM-1905