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KB5046615

KB5046615: Cumulative update for Windows 10, version 1809, November 2024. Exploited Task Scheduler and NTLM flaws addressed; vmswitch fixed

In short

The update addresses 28 security vulnerabilities, including two that attackers are exploiting, and fixes a vmswitch stop error in a specific virtual-machine setup.

Does it affect you? Applies to: Devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, version 1809 (build 17763.6532).

Build
17763.6532
Security
28 fixed · 2 exploited

Microsoft publishes separate notes for this KB for Windows Server.

What changes

Improvements 2 changes

Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file (DriverSiPolicy.p7b)

  • The list of drivers identified as at risk for attacks using vulnerable drivers is expanded.1
    Adds drivers to the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file (DriverSiPolicy.p7b) as drivers at risk for Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.

Servicing stack

  • The component that installs Windows updates receives quality improvements.2
    Includes servicing stack update KB5043126 (build 17763.6289).

Fix 1 change

vmswitch

For: Devices using this virtual-machine configuration

  • A stop error is fixed in a virtual-machine setup using two virtual switches, when one switch uses SR-IOV and the VM uses LBFO teaming.3
    The stop error occurs with Load Balancing and Failover (LBFO) teaming and two virtual switches on a VM, one of which uses single root Input/Output virtualization (SR-IOV).

Known issues

  1. Resolved Affects: Organizations and IT administrators Resolved by KB5053596

    Following the installation of the October 2024 security update, some customers report that the OpenSSH (Open Secure Shell) service fails to start, preventing SSH connections.

    After the October 2024 security update, some customers report that the OpenSSH service fails to start, preventing SSH connections. The issue affects a limited number of enterprise, IoT, and education devices; Microsoft is investigating whether Windows Home or Pro customers are affected. KB5053596 addresses the issue.4

    Resolution Fixed in KB5053596

    Install KB5053596 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.

Technical details

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Data sheet

Released
2024-11-12
Type
Cumulative update
VersionBuildChannel
1809 17763.6532 General availability

Security

28 vulnerabilities fixed
2 exploited 28 important
VulnerabilitySeverityCVSS
CVE-2024-49039 Exploited
Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 8.8
CVE-2024-43451 Exploited
NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing Vulnerability
Important 6.5
Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Important 8.8
Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Important 8.8
Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Important 8.8
Windows Hyper-V Shared Virtual Disk Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 8.8
Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Important 8.8
Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Important 8.8
Windows Telephony Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Important 8.8
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Windows NT OS Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Windows Telephony Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Windows Client-Side Caching Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.8
Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.5
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 7.0
Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 6.8
Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 6.8
Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 6.8
Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 6.8
Windows USB Video Class System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 6.8
Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Important 6.7
Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Important 6.7
Windows Package Library Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Important 6.2

Sources

Updated
Cited passages from Microsoft's official notes (4)
  1. 1. [Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file (DriverSiPolicy.p7b)] Fixed: This update adds to the list of drivers that are at risk for Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks. support.microsoft.com
  2. 2. This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. support.microsoft.com
  3. 3. [vmswitch] Fixed: A vmswitch triggers a stop error. This occurs when you use Load Balancing and Failover (LBFO) teaming with two virtual switches on a virtual machine (VM). In this case, one virtual switch uses single root Input/Output virtualization (SR-IOV). support.microsoft.com
  4. 4. Following the installation of the October 2024 security update, some customers report that the OpenSSH (Open Secure Shell) service fails to start, preventing SSH connections. support.microsoft.com
Checked automatically: 7 of 8 checks passed, 4 quoted passages · compared with Microsoft's page on Nov 14, 2026
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  • Numbers found in the sources: passed
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  • Every official change covered: passed
  • Readable plain text: passed
  • Changes confirmed by the file list: passed
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