July 6, 2021—KB5004946 (OS Build 18363.1646) Out-of-band
Applies To
Windows 10 Enterprise, version 1909 Windows 10 Enterprise and Education, version 1909 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, version 1909Release Date:
7/6/2021
Version:
OS Build 18363.1646
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EXPIRATION NOTICE As of 9/12/2023, KB5004946 is only available from Windows Update. This update is no longer available from the Microsoft Update Catalog, or other release channels. We recommend that you update your devices to the latest security quality update. |
6/15/21 IMPORTANT This release includes the Flash Removal Package. Taking this update will remove Adobe Flash from the machine. For more information, see the Update on Adobe Flash Player End of Support.
5/11/21 REMINDER Windows 10, version 1909 reached end of service on May 11, 2021 for devices running the Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, Nano Container, and Server SAC editions. After May 11, 2021, these devices will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats. To continue receiving security and quality updates, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows 10
We will continue to service the following editions: Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise.
11/19/20 For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. To view other notes and messages, see the Windows 10, version 1909 update history home page.
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Highlights
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Updates a remote code execution exploit in the Windows Print Spooler service, known as “PrintNightmare”, as documented in CVE-2021-34527.
Improvements and fixes
This security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:
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Addresses a remote code execution exploit in the Windows Print Spooler service, known as “PrintNightmare”, as documented in CVE-2021-34527. After installing this and later Windows updates, users who are not administrators can only install signed print drivers to a print server. By default, administrators can install signed and unsigned printer drivers to a print server. The installed root certificates in the system’s Trusted Root Certification Authorities trusts signed drivers. Microsoft recommends that you immediately install this update on all supported Windows client and server operating system, starting with devices that currently host the print server role. You also have the option to configure the RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators registry setting to prevent non-administrators from installing signed printer drivers on a print server. For more information, see KB5005010.
If you installed earlier updates, only the new fixes contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
Windows Update Improvements
Microsoft has released an update directly to the Windows Update client to improve reliability. Any device running Windows 10 configured to receive updates automatically from Windows Update, including Enterprise and Pro editions, will be offered the latest Windows 10 feature update based on device compatibility and Windows Update for Business deferral policy. This doesn't apply to long-term servicing editions.
Known issues in this update
Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.
How to get this update
Before installing this update
Prerequisite:
You must install the April 13, 2021 servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5001406) or the latest SSU (KB5003974) before installing the latest cumulative update (LCU). SSUs improve the reliability of the update process to mitigate potential issues while installing the LCU. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU will be offered to you automatically. To get the standalone package for the latest SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Install this update
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Release Channel |
Available |
Next Step |
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Windows Update or Microsoft Update |
Yes |
None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. |
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Windows Update for Business |
No |
No longer available. |
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Microsoft Update Catalog |
No |
No longer available. |
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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
No |
No longer available. |
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update 5004946.
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