Hi, Folks!
Today is Patch Tuesday for April 2019. Windows 10 v1903 is just around the corner. Edge users will start getting it over the next few days, with the majority of Home users getting it near the end of the month. You can delay it by installing v1809 if you haven’t done so yet, which will grant you a 3 month reprieve. Today is also the last day of updates released for any Windows 10 version prior to v1803. If you’re running v1507-v1709 (and not running a long-term servicing build) then you should upgrade to v1809 ASAP.
The typical computer should see roughly 1.2 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.
Microsoft released updates for Windows, .NET, Edge, Internet Explorer, Flash, POSReady, and MSRT (~850 MB). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
Apple released updates for macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4, iCloud for Windows 7.11, Xcode 10.2, and watchOS 5.2. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.
iOS 12.2 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.
watchOS 5.2 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.
tvOS 12.2 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.
Adobe AIR 32.0.0.116 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac
Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.171 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac
Google Chrome OS 73.0.3683.88 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.
Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.
Important Notes
Everything above this section should be checked by everyone on every computer. Chances are good that close to every single computer you touch will be affected by those updates. This is not the case with the items below, though you should still check each line item below to see if it applies to software you have installed.
The now-current release of Windows 10 (1903) will cause your computer to feel unusually slow until it is installed. This is a side-effect of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, which pushes out 3-6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.
Please remember that while I list many different applications within these updates, most people should ONLY install updates for a program if they already have a previous version of that program installed.
It is essential to maintain all the applications you have installed on your computer, but often you can minimize the time investment and the potential for exploitation simply by uninstalling software you do not need or use, reducing the attack surface.
Also note that using the applications own “check for updates” function, when available, will best preserve your current settings, and often avoid any crapware that might come with a fresh installer. Use this option if it’s available to you.
Finally, if you’re sick of doing this all yourself, let me! Call or email me any time, and we can set you up with subscription SaferPC updates which will be installed each month whenever necessary. Click, call or email for more details:
https://saferpc.info/updates/
209-565-12PD
shawn@12pointdesign.com
Driver Updates
If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.
Seagull Scientific Driver 2019.1 adds support for over 115 new printer models, but installs a Seagull Scientific Certificate which might later be used for exploitation. This is not a security update.
https://www.seagullscientific.com/drivers/
Display Driver Uninstaller 18.0.1.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu
Intel Driver & Support Assistant 19.3.12 adds support for newer hardware and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect
Browser Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Google Chrome 73.0.3683.103 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Firefox 66.0.2 resolves several stability and compatibility bugs. This version follows closely on the 66.0.1 security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Firefox ESR 60.6.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Vivaldi 2.4.1488.36 resolves several bugs, adds many new features including GUI customization and stack management. This is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
https://vivaldi.com/
Email Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Mailspring 1.6.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/
Thunderbird 60.6.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Internet Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Skype 8.42.0.60
https://12pd.com/click?skype
FileZilla Client 3.41.2 is a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/
MaxMind GeoIP 201904 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/
Npcap 0.992 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/
PuTTY 0.71 is a security update.
https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html
WGet 1.20.3 is a security update. However, this version breaks HTTPS so should be avoided for now.
https://eternallybored.org/misc/wget/
WinSCP 5.15 resolves several bugs and adds a dark mode. This is a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php
Line 9.4.0 adds chat capture. This is not a security update.
https://line.me/update
ZeroNet 0.6.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://zeronet.io/
Media Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.
iCloud for Windows 7.11 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.
CDBurnerXP 4.5.8.7042 resolves a burn speed bug on multiple copies. This is not a security update.
https://cdburnerxp.se/
FastStone Viewer 7.0 adds support for monitor color profiles, improves compatibility, and dual instance display option differences. This is a security update.
https://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm
iTunes 12.9.4 is a security update.
https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Game Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
EA Origin 10.5.36.23506 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download
PlayStation PS4 6.51 improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/
SteamOS 2019-02-28 is a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/download/?ver=custom
Office Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.
Adobe Reader DC 19.010.20099 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.
Atom 1.35.1 resolves a bug. This is not a security update.
https://atom.io/
Paint.net 4.1.6 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.getpaint.net/
LibreOffice Fresh 6.2.2 resolves dozens of bugs. Remember that the Fresh branch is the LibreOffice Beta, so the Still (Stable) line should be used by most users.
https://www.libreoffice.org/
Artweaver 6.0.11 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/
Notepad++ 7.6.6 resolves the file-change-detection nag on frequently updated files and adds GPG release signing.
https://12pd.com/click?npp
FrameMaker 2019.0.3 is a security update.
64-bit: https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6645
32-bit: https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6643
Adobe Bridge CC 9.0.3 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb19-25.html
Adobe Experience Manager Forms 6.2.sp1-cfp15, 6.3.3.1, 6.4.2.0 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb19-24.html
Adobe InDesign 14.0.2 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb19-23.html
Adobe XD CC 17.0.12 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xd/apsb19-22.html
Adobe Dreamweaver 19.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb19-21.html
Adobe Shockwave player 12.3.5.205 is a security update, however, it is officially end-of-life (EOL) as of today so your best option is to remove Shockwave from any and all devices.
Security Software Updates
One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.
DNSQuerySniffer 1.76 adds Quick Filter feature. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html
Gpg4win 3.1.7 is a security update.
https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html
RogueKiller 13.1.9 updates scanning engine and adds support for several new file types. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/
Wireshark 3.0.1 resolves several security issues.
http://www.wireshark.org/
Stinger 12.1.0.3107 adds support for new detections. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?stinger
Capture Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
VideoCacheView 3.05 adds manual merge option. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html
Converter Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
CDex 2.16 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cdex.mu/?q=download
DVDFab 11.0.2.3 resolves several bugs and adds support for new encodings. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm
Utility Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
NTLite 1.7.5.6842 resolves several bugs and adds new options. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/
CPU-Z Installer 1.88 adds support for new hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
Cygwin 3.0.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cygwin.com/
GoodSync 10.9.30 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync
HWMonitor 1.40 adds support for new hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
NirCmd 2.82 improves High-DPI compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html
OSFMount 3.0.1000 adds several new features. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/mount-disk-images.html
RoboForm 8.5.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf
Rufus 3.5 adds Windows ISO download, adds Windows To Go support, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://rufus.ie/en_IE.html
USBDeview 2.80 resolves serial number CLI options. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html
WakeMeOnLan 1.84 updates the MAC database. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html
WinScan2PDF 4.77 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF
WSUS Offline 11.6.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/
Developer Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
AutoHotkey 1.1.30.03 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.autohotkey.com/download/
Godot 3.1 adds several new features and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://godotengine.org/
Node.js 11.13.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/
Redemption 5.20.0.5298 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dimastr.com/redemption/
DB Browser for SQLite 3.11.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://sqlitebrowser.org/
Visual Studio Code 1.33 adds several new features. This is not a security update.
https://code.visualstudio.com/
WinMerge 2.16.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://winmerge.org/
Virtual Machine Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
PPSSPP 1.8.0 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
https://ppsspp.org/downloads.html
VMware Player 15.0.4 is a security update.
https://www.vmware.com/products/player/
Web Package Updates
These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.
Joomla 3.9.5 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/
Drupal 8.6.14 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drupal.org/download
phpList 3.4.0 is a security update.
https://www.phplist.com/download
TinyMCE 5.0.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tiny.cloud/get-tiny/
MailEnable 10.23 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.mailenable.com/
ScreenConnect 19.0.23234.7027 reorganizes the control interface, uses a new default theme, reformats the General tab and more. This is not a security update.
https://www.screenconnect.com/Download
Nextcloud Server 15.0.7 is a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/
WordPress 5.1.1 is a security update.
https://wordpress.org/
Redirection 4.2.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 4.3.4 removes Google+ and 500px, adds Google My Business and fixes VK. This is not a security update.
W3 Total Cache 0.9.7.3 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
WooCommerce 3.5.7 is a security update.
WP Mail SMTP 1.4.2 removes TGMPA. This is not a security update.
WPtouch 4.3.36 adds kinsta check. This is not a security update.
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉
Regards,
Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/