CVE-2024-49039 — Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2024-11-12 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| CWE | CWE-287 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-49039 |
| Date Added | 2024-11-12 |
| Due Date | 2024-12-03 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2024-12-03