Microsoft has unveiled the November 2024 security updates for all currently supported editions of its Windows operating systems, encompassing both client and server platforms. Furthermore, updates are also accessible for various other Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Office.
This summary of the November 2024 update aims to assist system administrators and home users in understanding the specifics of these releases. It contains vital information regarding the alterations made and any possible complications that may arise.
To ensure straightforward navigation, links to the official support pages are included, along with an abundance of additional information detailed below.
Important Announcement: Microsoft has revealed that users of Windows 10 can choose to prolong support for an extra year for a fee of $30.
Microsoft Windows Security Updates: November 2024
For a detailed list of the updates issued, you may download the accompanying Excel file. Click the link to save the file to your device: Windows Security Updates November 2024.
Summary
- Microsoft has deployed 89 security updates addressing several Microsoft products, along with 3 updates targeting vulnerabilities unrelated to Microsoft (e.g., Chromium).
- Significant concerns with Windows client include:
- Windows 11 versions 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2
- Issues impacting Windows Server encompass:
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2025
- The support lifespan for Windows 11 version 22H2 (Home and Pro editions) has ended, leading Microsoft to engage in mandatory upgrades for affected devices.
Product Overview
Below is a breakdown of each supported version of Windows along with their critical vulnerabilities.
- Windows 10 version 22H2: 28 vulnerabilities, 0 critical, 28 important
- Windows 11 version 22H2: 31 vulnerabilities, 1 critical, 30 important
- Microsoft Windows VMSwitch Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability — CVE-2024-43625
- Windows 11 version 23H2: 31 vulnerabilities, 1 critical, 30 important
- Windows 11 version 24H2: 30 vulnerabilities, 1 critical, 29 important
Windows Server Products
- Windows Server 2008 R2 (extended support only): 20 vulnerabilities: 0 critical, 20 important
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (extended support only): unknown
- Windows Server 2016: 25 vulnerabilities: 1 critical, 24 important
- Windows Kerberos Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — CVE-2024-43639
- Windows Server 2019: 28 vulnerabilities: 1 critical, 27 important
- Windows Kerberos Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — CVE-2024-43639
- Windows Server 2022: 34 vulnerabilities: 2 critical, 32 important
- Microsoft Windows VMSwitch Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability — CVE-2024-43625
- Windows Kerberos Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — CVE-2024-43639
- Windows Server 2025: 32 vulnerabilities: 2 critical, 30 important
- Microsoft Windows VMSwitch Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability — CVE-2024-43625
- Windows Kerberos Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — CVE-2024-43639
Windows Security Updates
Windows 10 version 22H2
The updates and improvements encompass:
- Security patches.
- Ongoing deployment of the new account manager in the Start menu, shifting the Lock command to the “power menu” and locating sign-out options under the ellipses (…).
Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2
The updates and enhancements consist of:
- Security patches.
- A new setting to mute notifications from specific apps, found under Settings > System > Notifications.
- Modifications to “All Apps” in the Start menu to simply read “All.”
- New Copilot key mapping accessible under Settings > Personalization > Text input.
Windows 11 version 24H2
The updates and improvements include:
- Resolution of security concerns.
- A feature to deactivate notifications from certain apps available under Settings > System > Notifications.
- A revamped Wi-Fi password dialog.
- Changes in the Start menu from “All Apps” to “All.”
- New Copilot key mapping under Settings > Personalization > Text input.
- A new option to detach virtual hard disks under Settings > System > Storage > Disk & Volumes.
- The command netsh wlan show networks can now interpret UTF-8 encoded SSIDs.
- Introduction of Windows Sandbox Client Preview featuring:
- Runtime clipboard redirection.
- Control for audio and video input.
- Real-time folder sharing with the host.
- Resolved issues with the Windows Disk Cleanup app indicating errors and the failure of the sfc /scannow command when run.
Windows Security Updates
2024-11 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB5046630)
2024-11 Security Update for Microsoft server operating system version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5048238)
2024-11 Security Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 and Windows 10 Version 21H2 (KB5048239)
2024-11 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 and Windows 10 Version 21H2 (KB5046613)
2024-11 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1507 (KB5046665)
2024-11 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (KB5046612)
Server Updates
2024-11 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB5046639)
2024-11 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2008 (KB5046661)
2024-11 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB5046687)
2024-11 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB5046705)
2024-11 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB5046682)
2024-11 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012 (KB5046697)
2024-11 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 Version 1809 (KB5046615)
2024-11 Cumulative Update for Microsoft server operating system, version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5046616)
2024-11 Cumulative security Hotpatch for Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2, and Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition for x64-based Systems (KB5046698)
Non-Security Updates
2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB5046258)
2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows Server 2012 for x64 (KB5046259)
2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.8 for Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64 (KB5046260)
2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.6.2 for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 (KB5046261)
2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2 for Windows Server 2012 for x64 (KB5046262)
2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB5046543)
2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8 for Windows Server 2012 (KB5046544)
2024-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8 for Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB5046545)
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