Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Go 3. The latest update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 11, Version 23H2 or later.
The new firmware update addresses potential security vulnerabilities that may allow denial of service, escalation of privilege, code execution, or information disclosure. The update is listed as a “January 15 release” on the Surface Go 3 Update History page.
Changelog for January 15, 2026 Updates
Below is the complete changelog provided by Microsoft for the new updates. It includes the name and version listed in the Windows Updates and the name listed in Device Manager.
| Windows Update Name | Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Surface Driver Update (17.103.143.0) | Surface UEFI – Firmware |
| Surface Driver Update (11.9.1.3010) | Surface ME – Firmware |
| Intel Driver Update (2540.8.7.0) | Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 – System devices |
| Intel Driver Update (1.79.88.0) | Intel(R) iCLS Client – Software components |
Getting the Updates via Windows Update
You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:
On Windows 11:
- Go to Start > Settings (Win + I)
- Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button
On Windows 10:
- Go to Start > Settings > Update & security.
- From the Windows Update tab, click Check for updates
If your Surface Go 3 didn’t receive the update, it should appear on the Windows Update list by now.
Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Surface Go 3 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Go 3 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=103504
Surface Go 3 Update History
2026
Addresses potential security vulnerabilities that may allow denial of service, escalation of privilege, code execution, or information disclosure.
2025
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® Chipset Firmware Advisory INTEL-SA-01280 that may allow escalation of privilege or information disclosure. .View
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® Graphics Software Advisory INTEL-SA-01259 that may allow escalation of privilege, denial of service, or information disclosure. .View
- Enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen during instances including reboot and shutdown requests.View
- Addresses device security vulnerability related to Intel advisory CVE2025-20006 that may allow unauthenticated user to enable denial of service via adjacent access. .View
- Ensures that devices can boot successfully using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and enhances device connectivity and functionality when docked, ensuring seamless compatibility and improved performance with connected peripherals.View
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® Graphics advisory INTEL-SA-01132 that may allow escalation of privilege or denial of service. , resolves activation issues for AVC and HEVC hardware encoders, enhancing video quality and encoding efficiency while improving system stability during video encoding tasks, fixes the issue that resulted in the occurrence of sporadic black screen when playing video content in full screen, ensuring a smoother and uninterrupted viewing experience, and more.View
- Addresses device security vulnerabilities against potential threats and addresses security vulnerability related to Dolby advisory CVE-2024-44074 that compromised local privilege.View
- Enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen, prevents unexpected failures or disruptions of audio streams by improving the stability and reliability of the audio system to enable uninterrupted audio playback and recording, and prevents the microphone from being disabled while the device's microphone is in use during the installation of an update.View
2024
- Improves the Wi-Fi connectivity experience by providing a faster response time, addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats, and enhances the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threats.View
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071, addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability. , improves the audio quality by managing an issue that led any audio file to unexpectedly crash when using in the Dolby format. , and resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected.View
- Fixes an issue relating to the second monitor display flickering and not working when the device is connected to Surface Dock, addresses data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission, improves the audio quality of calls and recordings, and prevents unexpected failures or disruptions of audio streams by improving the stability and reliability of the audio system to enable uninterrupted audio playback and recording.View
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-TA-00950, addresses pre-boot (PXE) security vulnerability, resolves an issue where Device Manager in Windows displays an unidentified or disconnected device, and addresses an issue that prevented DFCI removal via network.View
2023
- This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392, improves wireless stability, and improves compass orientation.View
- Improves graphics stability and resolves graphical display issues, improves Wi-Fi stability, enables support for new docking accessories, and improves Surface Dock2 stability.View
2022
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