Microsoft releases new firmware update for Surface 3 to fix potential security vulnerabilities

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Published on June 1, 2018

published on June 1, 2018

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Microsoft surprised everyone today by releasing a new firmware update for Surface 3 device which was released more than 3 years back. There’s a new firmware for Surface UEFI on devices with Windows 10 Version 1703 (Creators Update) and above that fixes potential security issues, including Microsoft security advisory 180002. For Surface 3 units with Windows 10 Version 1803 (April 2018 Update), Microsoft has released a new driver for Intel HD Graphics that improves compatibility with high resolution external displays on Windows 10 April 2018 Update.

Surface UEFI v1.51116.198.0 resolves potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft security advisory 180002.
Intel(R) HD Graphics v20.19.15.4835 improves compatibility with high resolution external displays on Windows 10 April 2018 Update.

You can get these updates through Windows Update or by downloading manually here.

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