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KB5123607: what it fixes and who gets it

KB5123607 is a security hotpatch update from Microsoft's August 2026 release for Windows 11 Version 24H2, Windows 11 Version 25H2.

Microsoft data read
1CVEs fixed
0rated Critical
0already exploited
Yesrestart required

Should you install it?

Yes. It is a routine security update; none of its fixes are rated Critical or reported as exploited. Windows Update installs it automatically on supported home PCs.

If the installation fails or the PC misbehaves afterwards, note the exact error code first: the fix depends on it. Our update troubleshooting guides are linked on this page.

Security fixes in KB5123607

CVETypeCVSSSeverity
CVE-2026-6726MITRE: CVE-2026-6726 TPM 2.0 Improper Object Slot ReuseSpoofing7.9Important

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