Patch tracker / KB5048710

KB5048710: Windows Server 2019 Security Update (December 2024)

KB5048710 is a Critical security update for Windows Server 2019, released 2024-12-10. It closes 23 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-2024-49084, which FIRST.org rates at 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Update summary

CriticalCISA KEV
2024-12-10
Released
23
CVEs fixed
9.8
Max CVSS
Critical
Severity
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This update fixes vulnerabilities confirmed exploited in the wild.

Fixes 23 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.

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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.

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The full text, quoted from Microsoft

Microsoft Update Catalog: download KB5048710Microsoft support article
Senserva AI Opinion for KB5048710

KB5048710 is the December 10, 2024 rollup for Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019, closing 23 CVEs including one already listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The top flaw carries Critical severity at CVSS 9.8 with an 83% EPSS score, meaning active exploitation is likely rather than theoretical, and Server 2019 domain controllers and file servers are squarely in scope. The KEV listing is not tied to ransomware yet, but federal remediation deadlines apply to that CVE.

Do this: Deploy KB5048710 to all Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 1809 systems now, prioritizing the KEV-listed CVE on internet-facing and domain controller roles.

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Full tracking and change history for KB5048710

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 KB5048710 (checked 2026-08-10). Verify against the article before acting.

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| After installing this update and restarting your device, you might receive the error, “Failure to configure Windows updates. Reverting Changes. Do not turn off your computer”, and the update might show as Failed in Update History .

| This is expected in the following circumstances:

If you are installing this update on a device that is running an edition that is not supported for ESU. For a complete list of which editions are supported, see KB4497181 .

If you do not have an ESU MAK add-on key installed and activated. If you have an ESU key and have encountered this issue, please verify you have applied all prerequisites and that your key is activated. For information on activation, see the Obtaining Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices blog post. For information on the prerequisites, see the "How to get this update" section of this article.

For the most up-to-date information about known issues for Windows Server 2008 SP2, please go to the Windows release health dashboard .

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-2024-49138High7.883%KEV
CVE-2024-49112Critical9.883%No
CVE-2024-49080High8.883%No
CVE-2024-49085High8.883%No
CVE-2024-49086High8.883%No
CVE-2024-49102High8.883%No
CVE-2024-49104High8.883%No
CVE-2024-49125High8.883%No
CVE-2024-49118High8.183%No
CVE-2024-49122High8.183%No
CVE-2024-49124High8.183%No
CVE-2024-49126High8.183%No
CVE-2024-49127High8.183%No
CVE-2024-43583High7.883%No
CVE-2024-49072High7.883%No
CVE-2024-49088High7.883%No
CVE-2024-49090High7.883%No
CVE-2024-49096High7.583%No
CVE-2024-49113High7.583%No
CVE-2024-49121High7.583%No
CVE-2024-49089High7.283%No
CVE-2024-49084High7.083%No
CVE-2024-49082Medium6.883%No

Scope and sources

Affected products
Also released in December 2024

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46 CVEs · Critical · exploited

KB5048653

56 CVEs · Critical · exploited

KB5048654

41 CVEs · Critical · exploited

KB5048661

55 CVEs · Critical · exploited

KB5048667

57 CVEs · Critical · exploited

KB5048671

32 CVEs · Critical · exploited

KB5048676

24 CVEs · Critical · exploited

KB5048685

46 CVEs · Critical · exploited

The full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.

Authoritative references
Official KB5048710 page (Microsoft Support)Microsoft Update CatalogMicrosoft Security Update Guide

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