January 2024 OS security update (KB 5034130) for Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2

Applies to: Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2

This article describes the security update for Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2 that was released on January 9, 2024 and applies to OS build 25398.643.

Improvements

This security update includes quality improvements. When you install this KB:

  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Trusted Sites Zone sign in policy. You can't manage it using mobile device management (MDM).

  • This update addresses an issue that affects the ActiveX scroll bar. It doesn't work in IE mode.

  • This update addresses an issue that causes your device to shut down after 60 seconds. This occurs when you use a smart card to authenticate on a remote system.

  • This update addresses an issue that affects the display of a smart card icon. The icon doesn't appear when you sign in. This occurs when there are multiple certificates on the smart card.

  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Key Distribution Service (KDS). It doesn't start in the time required if LDAP referrals are needed.

For more information about security vulnerabilities, see the Security Update Guide and the January 2024 Security Updates.

Known issues

Microsoft isn't currently aware of any issues with this update.

To install this update

Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest cumulative update (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.

To install the LCU on your Azure Stack HCI cluster, see Update Azure Stack HCI via PowerShell.

File list

For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update 5034130.

Next steps