Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Skype for Business, forced install

Be aware this month, May 2015, any machines that are running Lync 2013 and didn't upgrade last month to Skype for Business will now be forced to Skype


In the SCCM console you will see this update:


Security Update for Skype for Business 2015 (KB3039779)


Bulletin ID: MS15-044
Article ID: 3039779
Date revised: Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Maximum severity rating: Critical
Description:
A security vulnerability exists in Skype for Business 2015 64-Bit Edition that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.
Applicable languages:

Affected products:
Office 2013




This security update is a part of MS15-044:


Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Font Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3057110)
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync, and Microsoft Silverlight. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or visits an untrusted webpage that contains embedded TrueType fonts.








From there you can drill down to the Lync / Skype Security update


Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
(Skype for Business Basic)
(3039779)

Not applicableCritical
Remote Code Execution

Once you open this update you will find this:
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MS15-044: Description of the security update for Lync 2013 (Skype for Business): May 12, 2015
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Lync that could allow information disclosure if a user opens a specially crafted Lync meeting request.

This security update for Microsoft Lync 2013 includes the new Skype for Business client.

Notes
  • The download page will still display this update as being for Lync 2013.
  • After you apply this May 12, 2015, security update, Lync 2013 will be upgraded to Skype for Business. Get the general information about the new experience in Skype for Business .
  • You can still use the Lync client user interface after you apply this update for Lync 2013 (Skype for Business). Get the general information about how to switch between the Skype for Business and the Lync client user interfaces for Office 365 users and Lync Server 2013 users