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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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