KB5032197 for Windows 10 version 1607

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KB5032197 is the monthly cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1607. This update was released on 14 November 2023 under the ‘Patch Tuesday’ project.

Salient points

  • KB5032197 is for Windows 10 version 1607. The update is available for x86 and x64 platforms. This update supersedes KB5031362.
  • KB5031362 corresponds to Windows 10 build 14393.6351.
  • KB5032197 for Windows 10 version 1607 corresponds to Windows 10 build 14393.6452.
  • KB5032391 is the Servicing Stack Update corresponding to KB5032197 for Windows 10 version 1607. The SSU is available separately for x86 and x64 platforms.
  • 21 security vulnerabilities affect Windows 10 version 1607 for x64 architecture.
  • 20 security vulnerabilities affect Windows 10 version 1607 for x86 architecture.
  • 2 security vulnerabilities have a ‘CRITICAL’ severity level.

Download KB5032197 for Windows 10 version 1607

KB5032197 for Windows 10 version 1607 can be deployed through one of the following automated processes:

  • Windows Update
  • Windows Update for Business
  • WSUS or Windows Server Update Services

WSUS is the most preferred method to patch Windows 10 workstations with the latest cumulative updates.

For automated deployments, the Servicing Stack Update is installed automatically prior to the installation of the KB5032197 cumulative update. There is no system reboot after deploying the Servicing Stack Update.

KB5032197 can be applied on Windows 10 version 1607 in a manual approach. For this, you will need to follow a two-step process.

  1. Download and install the Servicing Stack Update KB5032391 on Windows 10 version 1607.
  2. Download and install KB5032197 cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1607.

We have shared both steps below.

You could download the offline installer files for the Servicing Stack Update and the cumulative update from the Microsoft Update Catalog site. Or, you could use the download links shared below to download the .MSU file directly.

Once you have installed the Servicing Stack Update, you can proceed with the installation of KB5032197 on Windows 10 version 1607. The download links for KB5032197 are specified below.

When you deploy KB5032197 on Windows 10 version 1607, your system will reboot or restart.

Vulnerabilities

21 security vulnerabilities affect Windows 10 version 1607 for x64 systems. There are 20 vulnerabilities on x86 editions of Windows 10 version 1607.. We look at the 2 CRITICAL threats below.

CRITICAL vulnerabilities

There are 2 CRITICAL vulnerabilities affecting Windows 10 version 1607 x64 and x86 system architecture. One of these is a ‘Remote Code Execution’ while the other one is an ‘Elevation of Privilege’ threat. These vulnerabilities are shared below for your ready reference.

CVE detailsCVSSSeverityImpactDescription
CVE-2023-363979.8CRITICALRemote Code ExecutionThis threat impacts the Windows Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM).

When Windows message queuing service is running in a PGM Server environment, an attacker could send a specially crafted file over the network to achieve remote code execution and attempt to trigger malicious code.
CVE-2023-364008.8CRITICALElevation of PrivilegeThis vulnerability arises on account of Windows HMAC Key Derivation.

To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system.

KB5032197 for Windows 10 version 1607 – Changelog

The following changes are part of the KB5032197 cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1607:

  • This update supports daylight saving time (DST) changes in Syria.
  • This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system. 

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Rajesh Dhawan

Rajesh Dhawan is a technology professional who loves to blog about smart wearables, Cloud computing and Microsoft technologies. He loves to break complex problems into manageable chunks of meaningful information.