Windows 11 November 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates (KB5046617, KB5046633) Released

2024/11/12

Microsoft has launched its latest Patch Tuesday updates, targeting Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. The updates are categorized as follows: the 24H2 update comes through KB5046617, while KB5046633 services the 23H2 and 22H2 versions. After applying these updates, you’ll be operating under build versions 26100.2314, 22621.4460, and 22631.4460, respectively.

New Features and Security Enhancements in 24H2

Security Highlights

This patch effectively addresses several security vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system.

Key Improvements

This security update incorporates enhancements from KB5044384 (released October 24, 2024). Here’s an overview of significant issues resolved and new features included:

[Task Manager (Known Issue)] Resolved: The group count displayed on the Processes tab was incorrectly showing zero (0) when using “Group by type.”

[Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)] Resolved: Users can now access their Dev Drive without issues.

[Internet Connectivity] Resolved: Fixed the problem wherein a limited number of devices struggled to connect to the internet due to duplicate DHCP options from servers disrupting IPv4 connections on select networks.

Only the new elements in this package will be downloaded and installed if you’ve already implemented previous updates.

For a deeper understanding of security vulnerabilities, please consult the Microsoft Security Update Guide and check out the November 2024 Security Updates.

Windows 11 Servicing Stack Update (KB5047621) – Build 26100.2303

This update enhances the servicing stack, the crucial component responsible for installing Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSUs) guarantee that users have a dependable servicing framework to seamlessly receive and execute updates from Microsoft.

Known Issues Identified

Applies to	Symptom	Workaround
All users	Users on Arm devices are experiencing difficulties in downloading and playing Roblox through the Microsoft Store.	To access Roblox, players can directly download the game from www.Roblox.com.

Enhancements for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2

Security Highlights

This update also focuses on mitigating security vulnerabilities within the Windows operating system.

Version Specific Improvements

Windows 11, version 23H2

Important: Utilize the EKB KB5027397 for transitioning to Windows 11, version 23H2.

This build encompasses all enhancements present in Windows 11, version 22H2.

No additional issues are reported for this release.

Windows 11, version 22H2

This update includes improvements from the earlier KB5044380 (released October 22, 2024). Here’s a summary:

[Miscellaneous Security Enhancements] No additional issues have been recorded for this release.

If you have already installed previous updates, rest assured that only the new updates in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.

Windows 11 Servicing Stack Update (KB5044620) – Builds 22621.4383 and 22631.4383

This update provides vital quality improvements to the servicing stack, critical for installing Windows updates effectively. SSUs play a vital role in ensuring a reliable update process for users.

Additional Known Issues

Applies to	Symptom	Workaround
All users	Post-installation of the October 2024 security update, some users have reported that the OpenSSH service fails to start, disrupting SSH connectivity. Affected users need to manually start the sshd.exe service.	To temporarily resolve this issue, update permissions on the necessary directories as follows: Open PowerShell as an Administrator. Adjust the permissions for the directories by executing: $directoryPath = "C:\ProgramData\ssh"$acl = Get-Acl -Path $directoryPath $sddlString = "O:BAD:PAI(A;OICI;FA;;;SY)(A;OICI;FA;;;BA)(A;OICI;0x1200a9;;;AU)" $securityDescriptor = New-Object System.Security.AccessControl.RawSecurityDescriptor $sddlString $acl.SetSecurityDescriptorSddlForm($securityDescriptor.GetSddlForm("All")) Set-Acl -Path $directoryPath -AclObject $acl Repeat the steps for C:\ProgramData\ssh\logs. Microsoft is investigating the issue and will provide a resolution in an upcoming update.

Applies to

Symptom

Workaround

All users

Post-installation of the October 2024 security update, some users have reported that the OpenSSH service fails to start, disrupting SSH connectivity. Affected users need to manually start the sshd.exe service.

To temporarily resolve this issue, update permissions on the necessary directories as follows:

Open PowerShell as an Administrator.

Adjust the permissions for the directories by executing:

$directoryPath = "C:\ProgramData\ssh"$acl = Get-Acl -Path $directoryPath 
              $sddlString = "O:BAD:PAI(A;OICI;FA;;;SY)(A;OICI;FA;;;BA)(A;OICI;0x1200a9;;;AU)"
              $securityDescriptor = New-Object System.Security.AccessControl.RawSecurityDescriptor $sddlString 
              $acl.SetSecurityDescriptorSddlForm($securityDescriptor.GetSddlForm("All")) 
              Set-Acl -Path $directoryPath -AclObject $acl

Repeat the steps for C:\ProgramData\ssh\logs.

Microsoft is investigating the issue and will provide a resolution in an upcoming update.

The updates are disseminated via Windows Update and are expected to install automatically for most users. For those preferring offline installation, the updates are accessible via the Microsoft Catalog website. For the 24H2 update, click here (remember to check the installation instructions here for a detailed process). Updates for 23H2 and 22H2 are available here.

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New Features and Security Enhancements in 24H2

Security Highlights

Key Improvements

Windows 11 Servicing Stack Update (KB5047621) – Build 26100.2303

Known Issues Identified

Enhancements for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2

Security Highlights

Version Specific Improvements

Windows 11, version 23H2

Windows 11, version 22H2

Windows 11 Servicing Stack Update (KB5044620) – Builds 22621.4383 and 22631.4383

Additional Known Issues

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