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  "fix": "KB5018454",
  "url": "https://patchblox.com/security/fix/microsoft/kb5018454",
  "summary": "KB5018454, released October 11, 2022, fixes 43 CVEs across 4 products. One of them is being exploited (CVE-2022-41033); 1 on CISA KEV. Patch Radar priority: Patch now. The product is no longer supported.",
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  "title": "October 2022 security update",
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