CVE-2024-49039
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 96th pctlDescription
Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 96% of all known CVEs.
Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2024-12-03
Associated with ransomware campaigns
References
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