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CVE-2024-49072: Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

Windows Task Scheduler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20857
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20857
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86<10.0.14393.7606
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86<10.0.14393.7606
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6659
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.6659
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5247
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5247
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.4602
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.4602
Microsoft Windows 11 Home Edition<10.0.26100.2605
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7606
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6659
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2966
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2<10.0.25398.1308
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2605

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-49072?

    CVE-2024-49072 has been rated as a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Task Scheduler.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-49072?

    To fix CVE-2024-49072, apply the recommended security updates provided by Microsoft for your specific Windows version.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-49072?

    CVE-2024-49072 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various editions of Windows Server.

  • What type of threat does CVE-2024-49072 pose?

    CVE-2024-49072 poses a risk of elevation of privilege, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-49072 until a patch can be applied?

    Currently, the best course of action for CVE-2024-49072 is to apply the security updates from Microsoft as no specific workarounds have been provided.

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