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CB Defense: Why are Some Microsoft Office 365 Updates Blocked?

CB Defense: Why are Some Microsoft Office 365 Updates Blocked?

Environment

  • CB Defense Sensor: All versions
  • CB Defense PSC Console: All versions
  • Micorosft Windows: All supported versions
  • Microsoft Office 365

Question

Why are some Microsoft Office 365 updates blocked when launched through the OfficeClickToRun.exe update mechanism?

Answer

These updates may include unsigned, new files such as ChakraCore.dll that are open source and initially flagged as PUPs

Additional Notes

  • Since these files are unsigned and open source, the PUP reputation is initially applied
  • Initially trusting these files carries risk in case of supply chain compromise of open source software
  • Once the files are ingested into the CDC-R, the reputation should be updated

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