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CVE-2024-49039

Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

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.

Recommended action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 3 Dec 2024.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.