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Microsoft ships Windows 10 KB5120249 Extended Security Update for 21H2/22H2

Source headline: Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5120249 extended security update

Threat level High
Signal strength 70/100
Source confidence 1 source
Published 3 hours ago

Intelligence Summary

Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5120249 as an Extended Security Update. The update targets Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2. It includes fixes for multiple security vulnerabilities along with reliability and bug fixes. Organizations running these Windows 10 releases should review the update and plan deployment promptly. Installing the latest KB helps reduce known exposure on supported systems.

Recommended Action

Review affected assets, schedule urgent remediation, and monitor related indicators.

Topics

#microsoft #patch-management #extended-security-updates #kb5120249 #windows10
Original reporting BleepingComputer Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5120249 extended security update
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