This document describes the procedure how to apply the Microsoft patches to R&S devices running Windows XP or Win7 operating systems in order to harden against CVE-2019-0708 exploits.
Please be aware, that only Windows XP (Embedded) and Windows 7 instruments are affected. Windows 10 instruments are not affected.
This update is applicable for R&S® ETL instruments with Windows 8 only.
Issue :
With some USB devices (e.g. wireless mouse / keyboard) connected to the R&S ETL, the countdown shown in the ETL’s recovery page during startup will stop at zero and will not close the recovery application.
This issue can be fixed by installing the Boot Manager Update (Grub Update).
Related products :
R&S ETL with Windows 8 and ETL image version 3.00 and 3.01. This fix is
implemented in all ETLs with ETL image version 3.02 or higher.
Please refer to the instructions in the following file.