On Patch Tuesday, Windows systems will be updated with a flood of security fixes. In November, Windows patched four zero-day vulnerabilities, two of which have been exploited.

The Patch Tuesday updates for November 2024 are here and you should get them as soon as possible otherwise your PC might be in danger.

Microsoft has released November 2024 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 21H2 and version 22H2 under KB5046613. There are new updates for older Windows 10 versions too.

It’s been another busy Patch Tuesday for system administrators, with Microsoft releasing updates for nearly 100 vulnerabilities, four of which are classed as zero-days. Microsoft classifies a zero-day flaw as a CVE that has been publicly disclosed or actively exploited before a patch is available.

High-profile vulns in NTLM, Windows Task Scheduler, Active Directory Certificate Services and Microsoft Exchange Server should be prioritised from November’s Patch Tuesday update

The November 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 23H2 make it possible to use the Copilot key on PCs that have one to open other apps.

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After hitting users with five zero-day vulnerabilities in October, November’s Patch Tuesday update has followed up with another four from a total haul of 89 CVEs. In terms of priorities, admins will want to start by patching the two zero days that are being actively exploited before moving on to three other vulnerabilities rated “critical”,