Patch tracker / KB5046616
KB5046616: Windows Server 2022 Security Update (November 2024)
KB5046616 is a Critical security update for Windows Server 2022, released 2024-11-12. It closes 37 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 9.8. At least one of them is actively exploited (CISA KEV) and linked to ransomware, so this is a deploy-first update. The most likely of them to be attacked is CVE-2024-43530, which FIRST.org rates at 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Update summary
Fixes 37 CVEs. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS exploit probability up to 82%. One is linked to ransomware. Among the top 10% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
A newer security update for Windows Server 2022 has shipped since this one: KB5073695 (2026-01-13). 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.
Microsoft documents 1 known issue with this update.
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KB5046616 is the November 12, 2024 rollup for Windows Server 2022 (including Server Core) and Windows 10 version 21H2, fixing 37 CVEs including one rated Critical at CVSS 9.8 with an 82 percent EPSS score. At least one of these CVEs is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and is linked to ransomware activity, meaning attackers are actively using it in the wild. Domain controllers and Server Core hosts running Server 2022 are prime targets because the high EPSS score signals a strong likelihood of exploitation attempts.
Do this: Deploy KB5046616 to all Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10 21H2 systems now, prioritizing internet-facing and Server Core hosts given the ransomware-linked KEV entry.
AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-27. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.
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Full tracking and change history for KB5046616
- Released
- 2024-11-12
- Last changed
- 2024-11-12
- Changes tracked
- 1
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Known issues, from Microsoft
Quoted from Microsoft's support article for KB5046616 (checked 2026-08-11). Verify against the article before acting.
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| Symptom
| Workaround
| Following the installation of the October 2024 security update, some customers report that the OpenSSH (Open Secure Shell) service fails to start, preventing SSH connections. The service fails with no detailed logging, and manual intervention is required to run the sshd.exe process.This issue is affecting both enterprise, IOT, and education customers, with a limited number of devices impacted. Microsoft is investigating whether consumer customers using Home or Pro editions of Windows are affected.
| This issue is addressed in KB5053603 .
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.
Scope and sources
- Affected products
- Also released in November 2024
KB5046612
27 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046615
31 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046617
33 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046618
35 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046682
22 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046696
36 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046698
37 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5046613
31 CVEs · High · exploitedThe full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
- Authoritative references
See this and every Microsoft update ranked by real-world risk on the Microsoft Patch Tracker.