KB5060842: Cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2, June 2025. Exploited shortcut-file flaw patched; restore points limited to 60 days
An actively exploited Internet Shortcut Files flaw is patched, and restore points now expire after 60 days. Restart if prompted.
Does it affect you? Applies to: Devices running Windows 11, version 24H2, including x64 and Arm64 devices.
Review notes Additional details from the official release notes (1) Read note
- Known issues Microsoft says the Print to PDF issue is addressed in KB5060829.
The official sources are linked at the end of the page.
Microsoft publishes separate notes for this KB for Windows Server.
What changes
Improvements 3 changes
System Restore
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Restore points are kept for up to 60 days. Older restore points are not available.1
The 60-day limit applies to Windows 11, version 24H2, and will also apply to future versions of 24H2.
AI components
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AI components receive updated versions on Copilot+ PCs.2
Image Search, Content Extraction, and Semantic Analysis are updated to version
1.2505.838.0. These components apply only to Copilot+ PCs.
Servicing stack
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The component that installs Windows updates receives quality improvements.3
Includes servicing stack update KB5059502, build 26100.4193.
Fix 1 change
Windows Hello
For: Windows Hello for Business users using the Key Trust model
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Windows Hello for Business users can sign in with self-signed certificates when they use the Key Trust model.4
Addresses an issue that prevented sign-in with self-signed certificates using Windows Hello for Business with the Key Trust model.
Known issues
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Noto fonts issue
Chinese, Japanese, or Korean text might look blurry or unclear in Chromium-based browsers at 100% display scaling.5
How to apply the workaround WorkaroundIncrease display scaling to improve text clarity.5
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Print to PDF might not work
Microsoft lists a Print to PDF problem for enterprise customers: the printer might disappear, or enabling its feature might return error 0x800f0922.6
How to apply the workaround PowerShellTry enabling Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows Features, or run the two PowerShell commands. The final command might return error 0x800f0922.6
Step-by-step instructions, command & download kitShow steps & kit Hide steps & kit1 step powershell.exe · Administrator Instructions (.txt)Step-by-step procedure- Alternatively, open PowerShell as administrator and run the commands in order.
> Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features> Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features
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Update delay with deferral policies
Some devices in organizations using quality-update deferral policies might receive the June 2025 security update later than expected. This affects timing, not the update's quality or applicability.7
How to apply the workaround WorkaroundAdmins can create an expedite policy with Windows Autopatch or adjust deployment rings or deferral settings to reduce the delay.7
Step-by-step workaround instructionsShow steps Hide steps2 stepsStep-by-step procedure- If the organization uses Windows Autopatch, create an expedite policy to bypass deferral settings.
- Alternatively, adjust deployment rings or deferral settings to reduce the delay window.
Technical details
Data sheet · Security · Downloads · Components Click to collapse or expand
Data sheet
- Released
- 2025-06-10
- Classification
- Security Updates
- Type
- Cumulative update
- Restart
- Required
- Replaces
- KB5058499, KB5061977, KB5058411, KB5055627
- Replaced by
- KB5063060
| Version | Build | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 24H2 | 26100.4349 | General availability |
Security
| Vulnerability | Severity | CVSS |
|---|---|---|
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CVE-2025-33053
Exploited
Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Important | 8.8 |
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Windows Schannel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Critical | 8.1 |
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Windows Netlogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Critical | 8.1 |
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Windows SMB Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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Important | 8.8 |
The table lists the 4 exploited, publicly disclosed or critical vulnerabilities. See all 35 vulnerabilities →
Downloads (Microsoft Update Catalog)
Updated components
1,059 files changed since the previous update for the same versions.
| Top changed components | Files |
|---|---|
| SQL Server Engine | 54 |
| Graphics and display | 15 |
| Hyper-V and virtualization | 15 |
| Networking | 10 |
| Kernel | 9 |
| Remote Desktop | 9 |
| Security and sign-in | 9 |
| File Explorer and shell | 8 |
| Storage and file systems | 8 |
| Secure Boot | 7 |
| Settings | 2 |
| SQL Server Agent | 2 |
Sources
Cited passages from Microsoft's official notes (7)
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After installing the June 2025 Windows security update, Windows 11, version 24H2 will retain system restore points for up to 60 days.
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This release updates the following AI components:
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This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates.
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Fixed: This update addresses an issue that prevents users from signing in with self-signed certificates when using Windows Hello for Business with the Key Trust model.
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There are reports of blurry or unclear CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) text when displayed at 96 DPI (100% scaling) in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
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After installing KB5055627, you might encounter issues with the Microsoft Print to PDF functionality.
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Some devices in environments where IT admis use quality update (QU) deferral policies might experience delays in receiving the June 2025 Windows security update.
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Checked automatically: 8 of 8 checks passed, 7 quoted passages · compared with Microsoft's page on Oct 20, 2026
- Quotes found in the official pages: passed
- Numbers found in the sources: passed
- Vulnerabilities from the dossier only: passed
- Links to allowed domains only: passed
- Every official change covered: passed
- Readable plain text: passed
- Changes confirmed by the file list: passed
- Sources agree: passed
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