check before: 2025-04-08
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Windows
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact
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NOTE: This notice only affects environments where Scan Cab is used to check for update compliance.
The Scan Cab for the April 2025 Windows monthly security update, known as the 4B release, is delayed. No Scan Cab has yet been made available for this release.
We are working as fast as possible to provide a release. We will communicate an update as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.
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2025-04-09
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2025-04-09
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summary for non-techies**
The Scan Cab for the April 2025 Windows security update is delayed, impacting IT administrators' ability to track system compliance with the latest security updates, but alternative methods like the Windows Update Agent can be used in the interim.
Direct effects for Operations**
Delayed Security Update Compliance
Without the Scan Cab, IT administrators cannot verify update compliance for Windows systems, potentially leaving systems vulnerable to security threats.
- roles: IT Administrators, Security Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/win32/wua_sdk/using-wua-to-scan-for-updates-offline, https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/manage/wsus-and-the-catalog-site
Increased Risk of Non-Compliance
Organizations relying on non-Microsoft applications that utilize Scan Cab may face compliance issues, risking penalties or security breaches.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/announcing-a-smaller-wsus-scan-cab/ba-p/2928256?msclkid=256145ccd0c011ec9266b53af8d0aca1, https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-server-update-services/manage/wsus-and-the-catalog-site
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