CVE-2024-49039:The CVE-2024-49039 is a high severity vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows Task Scheduler that could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges.

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This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-49039, is a Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. It affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server. The vulnerability is due to improper authentication (CWE-287) in the Windows Task Scheduler. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user. This could allow the attacker to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

Overview

The vulnerability is present in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server. The affected versions include Windows Server 2025, Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows 10 Version 21H2, Windows 11 version 22H2, Windows 10 Version 22H2, Windows 11 version 22H3, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition, Windows 11 Version 24H2, Windows 10 Version 1507, Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows Server 2016. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level.

Remediation

Microsoft has released updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply these updates as soon as possible. If automatic updates are enabled, the patches will be applied automatically. Users can also manually check for updates through the Windows Update service. For systems that cannot be updated immediately, it is recommended to limit network access to these systems and monitor them closely for any suspicious activity.

References

For more information about this vulnerability, you can visit the following link: Microsoft's Advisory

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  2. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  3. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  4. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  5. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  6. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  7. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  8. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Information
    Information
  11. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  12. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  15. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  16. Construction
    Construction
  17. Mining
    Mining
  18. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  19. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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