Patch tracker / KB5048667
KB5048667: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (December 2024)
KB5048667 is a Critical security update for Windows Server 2019, released 2024-12-10. It closes 57 CVEs 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-2024-49073, which FIRST.org rates at 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Update summary
Fixes 57 CVEs. At least one is actively exploited (CISA KEV). Most severe CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS exploit probability up to 83%. Among the top 5% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
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.
Microsoft documents 1 known issue with this update.
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This December 10, 2024 update for Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 is the largest of the group reviewed here, fixing 57 CVEs, headlined by a Critical, CVSS 9.8 flaw with an 84 percent EPSS score and confirmed CISA KEV status. Its broader CVE coverage makes it a strong candidate for the primary build to standardize on where compatible.
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Full tracking and change history for KB5048667
- Released
- 2024-12-10
- Last changed
- 2026-07-19
- Changes tracked
- 4
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Known issues, from Microsoft
Quoted from Microsoft's support article for KB5048667 (checked 2026-08-10). Verify against the article before acting.
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| Applies to
| Symptom
| Workaround
| All users
| We’re aware of an issue where players on Arm devices are unable to download and play Roblox via the Microsoft Store on Windows.
| Players on Arm devices can play Roblox by downloading the title directly from www.Roblox.com .
| All users
| 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 KB5052093 .
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 December 2024
KB5048652
46 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5048653
56 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5048654
41 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5048661
55 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5048671
32 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5048676
24 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5048685
46 CVEs · Critical · exploitedKB5048695
24 CVEs · Critical · exploitedThe full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
- Authoritative references
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