This summary is designed to assist both system administrators and home users in understanding the particulars of the recently launched updates. It acts as a useful tool that comprises links to relevant support articles on Microsoft’s official site.
Furthermore, it presents a recap of the released information, elaborating on verified issues and specifying the Windows client and server editions impacted. Additional beneficial details, including links for direct downloads of significant patches, are included as well.
Moreover, we provide an Excel spreadsheet for download that enumerates all the released security updates. If you overlooked any updates from the previous month, the overview for last month can be accessed via the link here.
Click on the link below to download the Excel spreadsheet containing the list of released updates: Windows Security Updates September 2024
Below is an outline of each supported Windows version alongside their critical vulnerabilities.
Known Issues
Windows 10 version 22H2
- (OLD) Description: Users might struggle to alter their account profile picture following this update.
- Workaround: At present, there is no workaround available.
- (New) Description: After the installation of the security update, dual-boot setups may encounter boot difficulties with Linux. The system may be unable to boot Linux and display the message “Verifying shim SBAT data failed: Security Policy Violation. Something has gone seriously amiss: SBAT self-check failed: Security Policy Violation”.
- Workaround: Detailed guidance can be found on the Release Information site here.
Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2
- (New) Description: Dual-boot systems may face similar Linux boot challenges following the security update.
- Workaround: Comprehensive assistance can be accessed on the Release Information site here.
- (Fixed) Description: Enterprise users transitioning from a Windows Pro license to a valid Windows Enterprise subscription may encounter complications.
- Workaround: There is no workaround currently, and Microsoft is investigating this matter.
Security advisories and updates
Microsoft Office Updates
Details regarding Office updates are available here.
Instructions for obtaining and installing the September 2024 security updates
Security updates are typically installed automatically on unmanaged Windows systems. On managed systems, the installation process differs depending on the configurations set by administrators and the method of update distribution employed.
Updates do not occur instantaneously. Home users who wish to rapidly safeguard their devices can manually install updates.
This can be easily accomplished through Windows Update or by downloading the updates directly from Microsoft’s website.
- Click on Start, type Windows Update, and select the displayed Windows Update option.
- Click “Check for updates” to manually search for any available updates.
Important: Always have a recovery plan, such as creating a system backup prior to installing updates, since Windows updates can occasionally be unsuccessful.
Direct update downloads
Here are resource pages containing direct download links if you prefer to manually obtain updates for installation.
Windows 10 version 22H2
- KB5043064 — 2024-9 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2
Windows 11 version 22H2
- KB5043076 — 2024-9 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 version 22H2
- KB5043076 — 2024-9 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 version 23H2
Windows 11 version 24H2
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