Patch tracker / KB5079473
KB5079473: Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Sys Security Update (March 2026)
Updated July 21, 2026. Data refreshed on every build from MSRC, CISA KEV, and FIRST EPSS.
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Microsoft security update released 2026-03-10. Fixes 41 CVEs.
All about KB5079473: the download, the Senserva AI read, a PowerShell installed-check, install guidance, the CVEs it fixes, and its change history.
KB5079473 is a High security update for Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Sys, released 2026-03-10. It closes 41 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 8.8. Get it from the Microsoft Update Catalog below, and see where it sits against the rest of the month on the patch tracker.
No exploitation is confirmed for the CVEs in this update and the EPSS exploitation probability is currently 4.5%. That can change: CVEs from past updates regularly get exploited months later, which is why deploying on your normal cadence, without exceptions that linger, is what keeps this one boring.
Most organizations deliver an update like this automatically through Intune update rings, Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, or WSUS; the install section below covers each path. For the bigger picture: how the Microsoft patching tools fit together, this month's Patch Tuesday summary, and every update ranked by real-world risk.
Download KB5079473
Get the official update for KB5079473. The download and file size for each supported product are on the Microsoft Update Catalog page.
Update summary
Senserva AI Opinion for KB5079473
KB5079473 is a March 2026 rollup for Windows 10 versions 1809 and 21H2 that closes 41 CVEs, the worst rated High at CVSS 8.8. None are on the CISA KEV list or tied to ransomware, and exploit probability is low at 4% EPSS, so this is a volume patch rather than an emergency. The exposure spans both older 1809 and newer 21H2 fleets, including 32-bit installs that are often overlooked in patch scoping.
Do this: Schedule KB5079473 in your next standard patch cycle and confirm your 32-bit 1809 and 21H2 endpoints are included in the deployment ring.
AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-21. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.
Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for KB5079473
Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.
Full tracking and change history for KB5079473
Senserva began recording day-to-day change history on 2026-07-07, and refreshes it several times a day. Release dates are historical where Microsoft publishes them; revision history is tracked from that date forward, so it does not include changes made before then.
Exploitation and severity
Fixes 41 CVEs. Most severe CVSS 8.8 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to 4.5%.
Among the top half of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
What to do
Moderate priority: schedule it in your normal patch cycle. Senserva flags whether KB5079473 is missing on your devices.
Check if KB5079473 is installed
Copy-paste PowerShell: one machine, or your whole fleet in one pass. No output means the update is not installed.
Get-HotFix covers Windows updates. Office, SharePoint, and Exchange server updates show under installed updates in Programs and Features, or check the Update Catalog history.
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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.
Affected products
Also released in March 2026
The highest-risk updates from the same release:
The full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
How to install KB5079473
Any of these paths delivers KB5079473; most organizations already have one of the first three running:
- Intune update rings (Windows Update for Business): the update flows on each ring's deferral schedule.
- Windows Autopatch: rings, rollout, and pause or rollback are managed for you; exploited updates can be expedited.
- WSUS / Configuration Manager: approve KB5079473 for your device groups and set a deadline.
- Manual: download from the Update Catalog above and install; fine for a handful of machines, unmanageable at any real scale.
After the rollout, verify rather than assume: update compliance reporting in Intune or Autopatch shows which devices actually installed it, and Siemserva reads Intune, Defender, Autopatch, and Azure Update Manager together to show the devices still missing KB5079473, ranked by exploitation.
Common questions about KB5079473
Is KB5079473 urgent?
KB5079473 is rated High. Include it in your normal patch cycle unless your environment raises its priority.
How do I download KB5079473?
From the Microsoft Update Catalog (linked on this page), or let Intune, Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, or WSUS deliver it. The catalog page lists the download for each supported product.
How do I deploy KB5079473 with Intune?
Assign a Windows Update ring (quality update policy) to the device groups and the update flows on the ring's deferral schedule. For urgent updates, Intune expedite policies can bypass the ring deferrals. Verify the rollout with update compliance reporting rather than assuming delivery.
Can I ask my own AI about KB5079473?
Yes. This page includes a free, ready-to-paste AI prompt containing KB5079473's key facts: severity, CVE count, exploitation status, and the download link. Copy it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot for a rollout plan; the data is refreshed three times a day (5 AM, 12:30 PM, and 7 PM US Central).
Authoritative references
See this and every Microsoft update ranked by real-world risk on the Microsoft Patch Tracker.
