14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just released a new Windows 11 preview build to users in the Release Preview channel, with the company explaining that users should now see KB5016691 for download in Windows Update.
The new build is 22000.917, and it comes with plenty of fixes for users in the RP channel, including changes that have previously been shipped to the same channel for insiders testing Windows 10 builds.
For example, Microsoft says this build enhances the ability to detect and intercept ransomware in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, while also providing IT admins with the ability to remotely add languages and language-related features.
The company says it has also resolved several USB printing problems, as certain users have apparently been struggling to use their printers after reinstalling or restarting it.
Furthermore, Microsoft says it has also resolved two very important LSASS glitches:
- We fixed a race condition that causes the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) to stop working on Active Directory domain controllers. This issue occurs when LSASS processes simultaneous Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) over Transport Layer Security (TLS) requests that fail to decrypt. The exception code is 0xc0000409 (STATUS_STACK_BUFFER_OVERRUN).
- We fixed an issue that might cause the Local Security Authority Server Service (LSASS) to leak tokens. This issue affects devices that have installed Windows updates dated June 14, 2022 or later. This issue occurs when the device performs a specific form of service for user (S4U) in a non-Trusted Computing Base (TCB) Windows service that runs as Network Service.
At this point, these changes are available only for insiders, but most of the fixes will be included in the very next cumulative update for Windows 11 devices anyway. The next batch of updates for Windows 11 is due in September as part of the monthly Patch Tuesday rollout.