Microsoft Firmware Updates for Surface Devices: Enhancements and Fixes
Microsoft has rolled out a series of firmware updates aimed at improving various models within the Surface Laptop series and the Surface Pro 10 for Business. These updates predominantly focus on security enhancements, alongside notable quality-of-life improvements that enrich user experience.
Key Changes for Surface Pro 10 for Business
The latest firmware update for the Surface Pro 10 for Business introduces a crucial fix:
Resolves an issue with the camera interface, ensuring consistent and stable performance.
Updates for Surface Pro 7
Moving on to the Surface Pro 7, the recent update comes with a general assurance to tackle “device security vulnerabilities against potential threats, ”emphasizing the commitment to maintaining security standards.
Enhancements in Surface Laptop Series
Updates have also been issued for the Surface Laptop Go 2, Go 3, Surface Laptop 6 for Business, and Surface Laptop 4 featuring Intel processors.
Surface Laptop Go 2 and Go 3 Updates
Both models benefit from the following enhancements outlined in their changelog:
Security Enhancements:
- Addresses a critical security vulnerability associated with the Intel advisory CVE-2024-21864, which could allow an unauthenticated user to escalate privileges via adjacent network access.
- Mitigates various device security vulnerabilities to protect against potential threats.
Reliability Improvements:
- Enhances system stability and display performance by decreasing Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) events, which previously could lead to system freezes or crashes.
Performance Optimizations:
- Fixes the sluggish performance of the Citrix Workspace* application during virtual desktop interactions.
What’s New for Surface Laptop 6 for Business
The Surface Laptop 6 for Business presents several updates:
Security Updates:
- Resolves a potential security issue related to the Intel® Graphics Software Advisory INTEL-SA-1253 that may lead to privilege escalation or denial of service.
- Addresses a vulnerability linked to Intel® Arc™ and Iris® Xe Graphics Software Advisory CVE-2024-21864, enabling potential unauthorized privilege escalation via network access.
Reliability Fixes:
- Improves system stability by minimizing TDR events that could cause system hang-ups.
- Corrects an identification issue where the device was incorrectly recognized as a tablet instead of a laptop.
Usability Improvements:
- Fixes performance issues with the Citrix Workspace* application within virtual desktop environments.
Additional Updates for Surface Laptop 4
The updates for the Surface Laptop 4, equipped with Intel processors, align with those of the Surface Laptop 6 for Business, with notable additions:
Addresses an issue preventing devices from PXE booting in an IPv4 network configuration.
Fixes an error causing devices that require users to press “Ctrl+Alt+Delete”to display an incorrect message on the Lock Screen.
How to Update Your Surface Device
Users can easily access the latest firmware updates via the Settings app on their Surface devices. Alternatively, for those preferring manual installations, the official Surface support website offers downloadable packages.
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