SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583 MP security update

A new SCCM 2403 hotfix KB29166583 is released that improves the security of connections between the management point and site server database. That’s why this update is termed the management point security update.

Microsoft says that installing the KB29166583 update will harden the security of the Configuration Manager environment. This hotfix resolves the security issue listed in the CVE-2024-43468, which is surprising because the CVE-2024-43468 link provides no information about the issues that were resolved.

If you are running SCCM 2403 in your setup, we recommend installing the KB29166583 update to enhance the security of your management point server. After installing this update, there is no need to reset the site or restart the server.

Download KB29166583 Update

Your service connection point should download the KB29166583 hotfix automatically. The update should be available in the Updates and Servicing node of the Configuration Manager console for version 2309 environments. If you don’t see this update in the console, please run check for updates and check the dmpdownloader.log for updates.

Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583

Installing the KB29166583 is a simple and easy process. Open the SCCM console and go to Updates and Servicing node. Here you should find the update KB29166583 ready for installation. Right-click the Configuration Manage 2403 Hotfix (KB29166583) update and select Install Update Pack.

Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583
Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583

On the General page, we see that Configuration Manager 2403 hotfix KB29166583 contains site server updates. Select Next.

Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583
Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583

You must accept the KB29166583 license terms. Check the box for I accept the license terms and privacy statement. Proceed to the next step.

Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583
Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583

Review the hotfix details on the summary page. Close the Configuration Manager updates wizard. The KB29166583 update installation begins now. Use the Monitoring workspace to see how far the update installation has progressed.

Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583
Install SCCM 2403 Hotfix KB29166583

Update Secondary Sites

Once the KB29166583 hotfix is installed on your primary site, you must update your secondary sites to apply this fix. Note that this process has to be done manually for each secondary site. In the ConfigMgr console, select Administration > Site Configuration > Sites > Recover Secondary Site, and then select the secondary site. The primary site then reinstalls that secondary site by using the updated files.

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