Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5073724 extended security update
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Key Points:
- Microsoft has released the KB5073724 extended security update for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC and ESU-enrolled systems, addressing January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes including three zero-day vulnerabilities and Secure Boot certificate expirations.
- The update raises Windows 10 to build 19045.6809 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 to build 19044.6809, focusing solely on security and bug fixes without adding new features.
- Key fixes include patching an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Agere modem drivers, resolving security issues in the WinSqlite3.dll component, and removing outdated modem drivers that will cease to function.
- To prevent Secure Boot failures due to expiring 2011-issued certificates, the update
