Heads up Security update KB2859537 causing problems in windows

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Security update KB2859537 is causing problems and crashes with software and windows in general it causes online games like rift to crash and other software as well the error vary removing the update fixes the problems.
I had this happen personally i just have to say WHAT THE HELL MICROSOFT!.
 
Ack phone is ringing off the hook getting all kinds of calls after windows update BSOD and crashing from loads of customers going to be a busy week.
 
This article says BSODs: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-KB2859537-Update-Causes-BSOD-on-Windows-7-375659.shtml

Does anyone have confirmation of BSODs from this update?

Edit: Oh how did I not see that 2nd post. Any specifics on the BSODs? Thanks

0xc0000005 is most common
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/kb2859537-bsod/2787e746-cea2-41ae-b2fc-c2979c1c03e1?page=1&tm=1376555848575

From Microsoft's website:

Known issues with this security update

Some users may experience issues with certain games after they install security update 2859537. In some cases, users may not successfully start and sign in to the games. Microsoft is researching this problem and will post more information in this article when the information becomes available.

Also reports of the updates messing up permissions with Themes as well:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/windows-updates-have-messed-up-the-appearance-of/850b1a3b-e87a-4e9d-9017-812b4a5a1283
 
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