CVE-2024-49039Used in ransomware
MI
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
What it is
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.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vendor notices and references
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49039
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49039
Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.
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