CVE-2024-49046: Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2024
·Updated
Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
64 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20826
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20826
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7515
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7515
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5131
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4460
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7515
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6532
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2849
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1251
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2314
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49046?
CVE-2024-49046 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-49046?
To fix CVE-2024-49046, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-49046?
CVE-2024-49046 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 11 among others.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49046?
CVE-2024-49046 is an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain elevated permissions on the affected system.
5
Can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-49046?
Yes, you can check for CVE-2024-49046 vulnerability by reviewing your system's installed updates against Microsoft’s published guidance.