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Microsoft Windows 10 ESU mandatory security update KB5068781

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Microsoft released KB5068781 as the first Windows 10 ESU security update after end of support, delivering a mandatory patch for enrolled systems. The release fixes 63 flaws, including one actively exploited elevation-of-privilege vulnerability, so it closes an urgent exposure window for supported legacy devices. It also repairs an ESU enrollment bug and a false end-of-support warning on Windows 10 LTSC.

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Timeline

  1. 11.11.2025 21:09 2 articles · 8mo ago

    Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5068781

    Initial Disclosure

    Microsoft releases KB5068781 for Windows 10 ESU and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, making it a mandatory update that can be installed through Windows Update and will auto-install before prompting for a restart.

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  2. 11.11.2025 21:09 1 articles · 8mo ago

    KB5068781 fixes ESU enrollment and end-of-support warning bugs

    Technical Analysis Update

    KB5068781 corrects a bug that falsely says Windows 10 LTSC devices have reached end of support, fixes an ESU enrollment issue, and includes Patch Tuesday security updates for 63 flaws including one actively exploited elevation-of-privilege vulnerability; after installation, Windows 10 ESU moves to build 19045.6575 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 moves to build 19044.6575.

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