Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Update Version OS Build 20348.4648
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Update Summary
KB5073457 updates Windows Server 2022 to OS Build 20348.4648 with the latest security fixes, quality improvements, and non-security updates from the December 2025 preview release. It also includes security hardening for credential autofill and changes to WDS hands-free deployment behavior. Reference IDs: KB5074428, CVE-2025-59287.
Update Details
Security
- Security hardening restricts certain applications from autofilling credentials during remote support sessions or automated authentication workflows; credential dialogs no longer respond to virtual keyboard input from remote desktop or screen sharing tools.
- WSUS synchronization error details are temporarily removed to address the Remote Code Execution vulnerability CVE-2025-59287.
Bug Fixes
- Fixes a Citrix host issue where SearchIndexer could stop responding and prevent users from starting remote sessions.
- Updates WinSqlite3.dll to address detections by some security software.
- Addresses credential prompt failures in Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 via later follow-up updates noted in the release.
- Addresses app hangs and errors when opening or saving files to cloud-based storage, including OneDrive and Dropbox, via later follow-up updates noted in the release.
- Addresses shutdown and hibernation failures on some Secure Launch-capable PCs with Virtual Secure Mode enabled via later follow-up updates noted in the release.
New Features
- Windows Deployment Services (WDS) stops supporting hands-free deployment functionality by default.
Known Issues
- WSUS does not display synchronization error details after installing KB5070884 or later updates.
- Some devices may fail to shut down or hibernate when Virtual Secure Mode is enabled.
- Apps may become unresponsive or show errors when opening or saving files to cloud-based storage such as OneDrive or Dropbox.
- Credential prompt failures may occur during Remote Desktop connections using the Windows App on some Windows builds, affecting Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365.
Hints
- Modem drivers
agrsm64.sys,agrsm.sys,smserl64.sys, andsmserial.sysare removed; modem hardware depending on them will no longer work. - If security software still flags
sqlite3.dllas vulnerable, update the application that uses it;WinSqlite3.dllis a separate Windows component. - The servicing stack update KB5074428 is included for improved update reliability.
- Microsoft notes that Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices are set to expire starting in June 2026 and recommends reviewing the provided guidance.
Product Information
Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Windows Server 2022
Product type: Software
Application category: Utilities
Platform: Windows
Version: OS Build 20348.4648
Vendor release date: Jan 13, 2026
Original release notes: View on vendor site
Published on updatealert.io: Jun 3, 2026
Description: Server operating system for on-premises and hybrid workloads.