Patch Repository

Windows 8 (x64) Patch Details
Patch Name Windows8-RT-KB2871997-v6-x64.msu
Patch Description Security Update for Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (KB2871997)
Bulletin Id MSWU-864
Bulletin Title Update to Improve Credentials Protection and Management (2871997)
Severity Unrated
Location Path Windows8-RT-KB2871997-v6-x64.msu
Bulletin Summary The update provides additional protection for the Local Security Authority (LSA), adds a restricted admin mode for Credential Security Support Provider (CredSSP), introduces support for the protected account-restricted domain user category, and enforces stricter authentication policies for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 machines as clients.
Superceding Bulletin Id None
Patch Release Date May 13, 2014

Affected Product Information

Product Name Service Pack Name
Windows 8 Enterprise Edition (x64)Windows 8 Gold (x64)
Windows 8 Ultimate Edition (x64)Windows 8 Gold (x64)
Windows 8 Professional Edition (x64)Windows 8 Gold (x64)
Windows 8 Home Premium Edition (x64)Windows 8 Gold (x64)
Windows 8 Home Basic Edition (x64)Windows 8 Gold (x64)
Windows 8 Starter Edition (x64)Windows 8 Gold (x64)
Windows 8 (x64)Windows 8 Gold (x64)

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