March 11, 2025—KB5053618 (OS Build 10240.20947)
Applies To
Windows 10Release Date:
3/11/2025
Version:
OS Build 10240.20947
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. For an overview of Windows 10, version 1507, see its update history page.
Important: Windows updates do not install Microsoft Store application updates. If you are an enterprise user, see Microsoft Store apps - Configuration Manager. If you are a consumer user, see Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store.
Summary
This security update for Windows 10, version 1507 includes quality improvements. Below is a summary of the key issues that this update addresses when you install this KB. If there are new features, it lists them as well. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change we are documenting.
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This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
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[Daylight saving time (DST)] Updated: DST changes for Paraguay. For more information, see the Daylight Saving Time & Time Zone Blog.
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[Use-after-free (UAF) risk] Fixed: A race condition might lead to a UAF risk during process creation.
If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, please refer to the new Security Update Guide website and the March 2025 Security Updates.
Known issues in this update
Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.
How to get this update
Before you install this update
To install any Windows Server 2008 SP2 Security-only update released on or after January 14, 2025, you must first install the latest Servicing Stack Update (SSU). If your device or offline image does not have the latest SSU installed, you cannot install this update.
Caution Until you install the SSU, this update will not be offered to your device. To reduce your security risk, install the SSU as soon as possible.
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If you use Windows Update, the latest SSU (KB5054008) will be offered to you automatically. After the latest SSU is installed, you will be able to install this update.
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If you use Windows Update for Business, the latest SSU (KB5054008) will be offered to you automatically. After the latest SSU is installed, you will be able to install this update.
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If you use the Update Catalog, you must download and install the latest SSU (KB5054008). After the latest SSU is installed, you will be able to install this update.
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If you are a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) administrator, you must approve SSU KB5054008 and this update KB5053618.
For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
Install this update
To install this update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.
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None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update and Microsoft Update. |
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None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update for Business in accordance with configured policies. |
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To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website. |
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This update will automatically sync with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) if you configure Products and Classifications as follows: Product: Windows 10 Classification: Security Updates |
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update 5053618.
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