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KB5040426

Microsoft security update released 2024-07-09. Fixes 1 CVE.

HighCISA KEV

Download KB5040426

Get the official update for KB5040426. The download and file size for each supported product are on the Microsoft Update Catalog page.

Microsoft Update Catalog: download KB5040426Microsoft support article

Update summary

Released
2024-07-09
CVEs fixed
1
Max CVSS
7.5
Severity
High

Exploitation and severity

Fixes 1 CVE. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 7.5 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to 84%.

Among the top 5% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.

What to do

Treat as urgent: it is being exploited in the wild (CISA KEV), so patch ahead of items that are not. Senserva flags whether KB5040426 is missing on your devices.

CVEs fixed by this update

CVE-2024-38112

Affected products

  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems

References

Microsoft support articleMicrosoft Security Update Guide

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CVSS
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EPSS
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MSRC
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