Microsoft Security Advisory 3045755: Update to improve PKU2U authentication

Microsoft is announcing the availability of a defense-in-depth update that improves the authentication that is used by the Public Key Cryptography User-to-User (PKU2U) security support provider (SSP) in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows RT 8.1. The improvement is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of security controls in Windows.

Microsoft has released a Microsoft security advisory about this issue for IT professionals. The security advisory contains additional security-related information. To view the security advisory, visit the following Microsoft website:
The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1

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For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1

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For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012 R2

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Release Date: April 14, 2015

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