Earlier this month, Microsoft rolled out its latest Patch Tuesday updates for March 2024, for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. These updates aim to address various issues and enhance the overall performance and security of the systems.
A big improvement in the Windows 11 update is that it solves a common problem called the 0x800F0922 error. This error was caused by a previous update that didn’t work properly. So, this fix makes things better for people who are having problems because of this error.
Although Microsoft has not reported any significant problems with the Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and 11, there is one notable concern with the Server release. Specifically, Microsoft has confirmed a significant bug affecting the LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service) on domain controllers (DCs) during Kerberos authentication requests.
According to Microsoft, this bug results in a memory leak within LSASS, which could potentially cause LSASS to crash under extreme circumstances. This behavior could result in an unscheduled reboot, causing frustration for IT professionals, system administrators, and end users.
LSASS plays an important role in authenticating users for both local and remote sign-ins and enforcing local security policies to safeguard against code injection threats that could compromise credentials. It operates as part of the Local Security Authority (LSA) process, making it a critical component of system security.