Exchange Server Security Updates: All You Need to Know
Cloud technology is a rapidly growing field, and keeping up-to-date with the latest security updates is essential for the safety of your business. Microsoft Exchange has been a go-to solution for email and calendar management for decades and is currently the most popular choice for businesses.
In August 2022, Microsoft released a series of security updates for Exchange Server that address several vulnerabilities. In this article, we will look at the details of the updates and discuss how to get the most from them.
What Are the Security Updates?
The security updates cover multiple vulnerabilities in Exchange Server, including a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take control of the Exchange Server. Other vulnerabilities addressed in the updates include cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery, and denial of service attacks.
The updates affect Exchange Server versions 2013 and later. Microsoft recommends that all customers running these versions of Exchange Server apply the security updates as soon as possible.
How Do I Apply the Updates?
The updates can be applied using either the Exchange Admin Center or the Exchange Management Shell.
Exchange Admin Center
The Exchange Admin Center (EAC) is a web-based administration console that makes it easy to apply security updates. To apply the updates using the EAC:
* Log into the Exchange Admin Center.
* Select the “Security & Compliance” tab.
* Select the “Updates” tab.
* Click “Install Updates”.
Exchange Management Shell
The Exchange Management Shell is a powerful command line interface that allows you to quickly and easily apply security updates. To apply the updates using the Exchange Management Shell:
* Open the Exchange Management Shell.
* Run the following command to install the updates: Update-ExchangeServer -Identity
* Once the updates have been installed, run the following command to verify the installation: Get-ExchangeServer -Identity
Conclusion
The August 2022 security updates for Exchange Server address several vulnerabilities and are critical for the safety and security of your Exchange Server. We strongly recommend that all customers running Exchange Server 2013 or later apply the updates as soon as possible.
Applying the updates is a straightforward process, and can be done using either the Exchange Admin Center or the Exchange Management Shell.
If you have any questions about the updates or need assistance applying them, please contact the Cloud Architecture team and we will be happy to help.
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Released: August 2022 Exchange Server Security Updates
