Surface Pro 7 gets new firmware to prevent overheating

Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the seventh-generation Surface Pro, the last pre-redesign model with a 60Hz display and thick bezels. The May 2024 update delivers security updates and under-the-hood improvements to prevent overheating and improve energy efficiency.

Security updates in the latest release include the following:

• Intel-SA-00923 Description: Uncontrolled resource consumption for some Intel® SPS firmware versions may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.
• Intel-SA-00929 Description: Race condition in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
• Intel-SA-00950 Description: Sequence of processor instructions leads to unexpected behavior for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.

Note that the update does not apply to the Surface Pro 7+.

What is new in the May 2024 firmware update for the Surface Pro 7?

• Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00923, INTEL-SA-00929 & INTEL-SA-00950.

• Prevents overheating and maintains energy efficiency of the device.

Here is the list of new drivers:

Here is extra information about the release:

You can get the latest firmware update for the Surface Pro 7 in Settings > Windows Update. Alternatively, head to the official website and download a manual installation package.