Microsoft Windows: Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege (CVE-2024-49039) #shorts #breaking

CVE

This recently published vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-49039, affects Microsoft Windows systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server versions such as 2016, 2019, 2022, and the upcoming 2025 release. It exploits a flaw in the Windows Task Scheduler, allowing attackers to elevate their system privileges. This elevation of privilege means that a local attacker, with initial limited user rights, can execute code to gain higher-level permissions, potentially gaining full control over the system. This is categorized as a zero-day vulnerability, indicating it was exploited by attackers before it was publicly known or patched. The specific targets or organizations impacted are not detailed, but anyone using the affected Windows versions should be aware of this potential risk.

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CVE database technical details

CVE ID
CVE-2024-49039
Description
Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Provider
microsoft
CWE / problem types
CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Software Versions
Microsoft:Windows Server 2025:[{'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.2314', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.2314', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 1809:[{'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.6532', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2019:[{'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.6532', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.6532', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2022:[{'version': '10.0.20348.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.20348.2849', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 21H2:[{'version': '10.0.19043.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19044.5131', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 11 version 22H2:[{'version': '10.0.22621.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22621.4460', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 22H2:[{'version': '10.0.19045.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19045.5131', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 11 version 22H3:[{'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.4460', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 11 Version 23H2:[{'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.4460', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation):[{'version': '10.0.25398.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.25398.1251', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 11 Version 24H2:[{'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.2314', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 1507:[{'version': '10.0.10240.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.10240.20826', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 1607:[{'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.7515', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2016:[{'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.7515', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.7515', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}]
Date Published
2024-11-12T17:54:25.078Z
Last Updated
2025-01-30T00:10:30.383Z