KB5062073: Overview with user sentiment and feedback

Overview

This is a Security and Quality Rollup update for .NET Framework 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, and 4.7.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2. The update addresses quality improvements and reliability issues in the .NET Framework. It's important to note that this is being released for a system (Windows Server 2012 R2) that reached end of support on October 10, 2023, though Extended Security Updates (ESUs) are available for purchase through October 13, 2026.

General Purpose

The update focuses on improving system reliability and addressing specific technical issues. It includes fixes for concurrency issues in TypeDescriptor.GetConverter() and TypeDescriptor GetProperties() methods. The update also resolves interactions between .NET Framework DLL loads and OS code integrity enforcement policy that were triggering error reporting dialog boxes. This cumulative update contains all previously released security improvements and is designed to enhance the overall stability of .NET Framework components on Windows Server 2012 R2.

General Sentiment

The sentiment around this update appears generally positive as it addresses specific technical issues without introducing new security vulnerabilities. However, it's worth noting that this update is for an operating system that has reached end of support, which means organizations should be planning their migration to newer supported versions. While the update itself seems stable, the underlying platform's end-of-support status should be a consideration for system administrators.

Known Issues

• The installation might fail when trying to install on an Azure Arc-enabled device running Windows Server 2012 R2
• For successful installation on Azure Arc-enabled devices, ensure all Subset of endpoints for ESU only requirements are met as described in Connected Machine agent network requirements

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