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Exchange Server 2019 is a Microsoft email server platform that remains in active use by organizations planning or undergoing migration. Recent discussions cover the Period 2 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019, which provides paid security patches from May through October 2026. This second ESU window requires a new contract even for existing ESU customers and is positioned as a final, non-renewable bridge to Exchange Server Subscription Edition. The program reflects Microsoft's push for customers to move off older builds while offering a controlled extension for those needing more time. Common themes include migration planning, ESU licensing, and end-of-life considerations for on-premises Exchange deployments.
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    CVE-2026-55009: Patch Exchange Privilege Escalation by July 14

    CVE-2026-55009 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 CU23, Exchange Server 2019 CU14 and CU15, and Exchange Server Subscription Edition RTM, allowing an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges through unsafe deserialization. Microsoft addressed the flaw in security updates released on July...
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    Period 2 ESU for Exchange 2016/2019: New Contract for May–Oct 2026

    Microsoft is preparing a second round of paid breathing room for organizations still running Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019, but the message behind the new Period 2 ESU program is unmistakable: the company wants customers off these older builds as quickly as possible. The updated...
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