Patch tracker / KB5044280

KB5044280: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (October 2024)

KB5044280 is a High security update for Windows Server 2019, released 2024-10-08. It closes 61 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 8.8. 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-2024-43583, which FIRST.org rates at 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Update summary

HighCISA KEV
2024-10-08
Released
61
CVEs fixed
8.8
Max CVSS
High
Severity
Deploy now
This update fixes vulnerabilities confirmed exploited in the wild.

Fixes 61 CVEs. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 8.8 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to 67%. Among the top 25% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.

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A newer security update for Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems has shipped since this one: KB5094041 (2026-08-11). For cumulative update families the newer package includes these fixes, so installing that one is usually the shorter path. Verify against your own update rings before you skip this package.

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Microsoft documents 1 known issue with this update.

  • Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.

The full text, quoted from Microsoft

Microsoft Update Catalog: download KB5044280Microsoft support article
Senserva AI Opinion for KB5044280

KB5044280 fixes sixty two CVEs for Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 in October 2024, extending its sibling's coverage with CVE-2024-43533 among the shared CVE-2024-43506 and CVE-2024-43537 set. High severity, CVSS 8.8, a 61 percent EPSS score, and CISA KEV listing are unchanged, so the same actively exploited bug applies. Five additional CVEs over its closest sibling make this the somewhat broader option.

Do this: Install KB5044280 where it offers broader coverage than sibling October 2024 packages for Windows 10 1809 and Server 2019.

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Full tracking and change history for KB5044280

Released
2024-10-08
Last changed
2026-08-07
Changes tracked
3

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Known issues, from Microsoft

Quoted from Microsoft's support article for KB5044280 (checked 2026-07-22). Verify against the article before acting.

Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.

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.

CVESeverityCVSSEPSSExploited
CVE-2024-43572High7.867%KEV
CVE-2024-43573Medium6.567%KEV
CVE-2024-43517High8.867%No
CVE-2024-43518High8.867%No
CVE-2024-43519High8.867%No
CVE-2024-43532High8.867%No
CVE-2024-43533High8.867%No
CVE-2024-43599High8.867%No
CVE-2024-6197High8.867%No
CVE-2024-43574High8.367%No
CVE-2024-43582High8.167%No
CVE-2024-30092High8.067%No
CVE-2024-43501High7.867%No
CVE-2024-43509High7.867%No
CVE-2024-43514High7.867%No
CVE-2024-43516High7.882%No
CVE-2024-43528High7.882%No
CVE-2024-43551High7.867%No
CVE-2024-43556High7.867%No
CVE-2024-43560High7.867%No
CVE-2024-43563High7.867%No
CVE-2024-43583High7.883%No
CVE-2024-43584High7.767%No
CVE-2024-38149High7.567%No
CVE-2024-43506High7.567%No
CVE-2024-43515High7.567%No
CVE-2024-43562High7.567%No
CVE-2024-43565High7.567%No
CVE-2024-43550High7.467%No
CVE-2024-43553High7.467%No
CVE-2024-43529High7.367%No
CVE-2024-20659High7.167%No
CVE-2024-43581High7.167%No
CVE-2024-43615High7.167%No
CVE-2024-43511High7.082%No
CVE-2024-43535High7.067%No
CVE-2024-43523Medium6.867%No
CVE-2024-43524Medium6.867%No
CVE-2024-43525Medium6.867%No
CVE-2024-43526Medium6.867%No
CVE-2024-43536Medium6.867%No
CVE-2024-43543Medium6.867%No
CVE-2024-37976Medium6.767%No
CVE-2024-37982Medium6.767%No
CVE-2024-37983Medium6.767%No
CVE-2024-43534Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43537Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43538Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43540Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43542Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43547Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43555Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43557Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43558Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43559Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43561Medium6.567%No
CVE-2024-43570Medium6.467%No
CVE-2024-43546Medium5.667%No
CVE-2024-43554Medium5.567%No
CVE-2024-43585Medium5.567%No
CVE-2024-43520Medium5.067%No

Scope and sources

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Authoritative references
Official KB5044280 page (Microsoft Support)Microsoft Update CatalogMicrosoft Security Update Guide

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