Patch tracker / KB29166583
KB29166583: Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 Security Update (October 2024)
KB29166583 is a Critical security update for Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303, released 2024-10-08. It closes 1 CVE with a maximum CVSS of 9.8. At least one of them is actively exploited (CISA KEV), so this is a deploy-first update. The most likely of them to be attacked is CVE-2024-43468, which FIRST.org rates at 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Update summary
Fixes 1 CVE. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS exploit probability up to 61%. Among the top 25% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
KB29166583 is a targeted October 2024 fix for Microsoft Configuration Manager versions 2303, 2309, and 2403, addressing a single vulnerability, CVE-2024-43468, rated Critical at CVSS 9.8. A CVSS 9.8 score points to a remotely exploitable bug needing no authentication, and with a 61 percent EPSS score and a CISA KEV listing, this Configuration Manager flaw is already being used against real deployments. Configuration Manager sits at the center of most enterprise device management, so a compromised instance can cascade to every managed endpoint.
Do this: Patch every Configuration Manager 2303, 2309, and 2403 site with KB29166583 immediately given its Critical, actively exploited rating.
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Full tracking and change history for KB29166583
- Released
- 2024-10-08
- Last changed
- 2024-10-08
- Changes tracked
- 1
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CVEs fixed by this update
Sorted exploited-first, then by CVSS. Every CVE links to its Senserva page with the full risk facts, references, and a ready-to-paste AI prompt.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-43468 | Critical | 9.8 | 61% | KEV |
Scope and sources
- Affected products
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- Authoritative references
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