Update rollup includes a security update for Windows Embedded Compact 7 (December 2018)

An update rollup is available for Windows Embedded Compact 7. This rollup resolves the security issues that are described in the following Microsoft TechNet topic:

CVE-2018-0886 | CredSSP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Before you install this update, the default value of the AllowEncryptionOracle registry key is 2 (Vulnerable) (see KB 4455948 for more information). After you install this update, the default value is changed from Vulnerable to Mitigated. These changes will require a restart of the affected systems. By default, after this update is installed, patched clients can't communicate with unpatched servers.

Download information

The Windows Embedded Compact 7 Monthly Update (December 2018) is now available from Microsoft. To download the update, go to the Device Partner Center (DPC).

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Prerequisites

This update is supported only if all previous updates for this product are installed.

Restart requirement

After you apply this update, you must perform a clean build of the whole platform. To do this, use one of the following methods:

• On the Build menu, select Clean Solution, and then select Build Solution.
• On the Build menu, select Rebuild Solution.

You don't have to restart the computer after you apply this software update.

Update replacement information

This update doesn't replace any other updates.

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