Microsoft Releases Out-of-band Update to Fix Windows Server Memory Leak Flaw

Microsoft released an out-of-band update, KB5037422, on March 22, 2024, specifically for Windows Server 2022 (OS Build 20348.2342) to address a critical memory leak issue in the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS).  The leak occurred on domain controllers (DCs) after installing the March 2024 security updates (KB5035857) and impacted both on-premises and cloud-based Active Directory DCs during Kerberos authentication requests.  Excessive memory usage could lead to LSASS crashing and unexpected DC restarts, while the update addresses the LSASS memory leak and improves the overall servicing stack functionality for future Windows updates.  Out-of-band Update The memory leak vulnerability manifested after installing the KB5035857 update, which was released on March 12, 2024, as the flaw was triggered when DCs processed Kerberos authentication requests, leading to a substantial memory leak.  Document Free Webinar : Mitigating Vulnerability & 0-day Threats Alert Fatigue that helps no one as security teams need to triage 100s of vulnerabilities.

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