KB5040499

Microsoft security update released 2024-08-13. Fixes 32 CVEs.

CriticalCISA KEV

Download KB5040499

Get the official update for KB5040499. The download and file size for each supported product are on the Microsoft Update Catalog page.

Microsoft Update Catalog: download KB5040499 Microsoft support article

Update summary

Released

2024-08-13

CVEs fixed

Max CVSS

9.8

Severity

Critical

Exploitation and severity

Fixes 32 CVEs. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). 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 KB5040499 is missing on your devices.

Affected products

Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2019

References

Microsoft support article Microsoft Security Update Guide

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