CVE-2024-49039 - Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2024-49039
Microsoft | Windows
- Date Added:
- 2024-11-12
- Due Date:
- 2024-12-03
- Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- Description
Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow an attacker-provided, local application to escalate privileges outside of its AppContainer, and access privileged RPC functions.
- Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
- Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Additional Notes
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49039 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49039
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