CVE-2024-49073: Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 10, 2024
·Updated
Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
29 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
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 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 24h2<10.0.26100.2605
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.6659
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1308
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2605
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Event History
Dec 10, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49073?
CVE-2024-49073 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for elevation of privilege in affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-49073?
To remediate CVE-2024-49073, ensure that the latest security patches from Microsoft are applied to the affected Windows versions.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-49073?
CVE-2024-49073 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, particularly those with specific builds.
4
Can CVE-2024-49073 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-49073 requires local access to the system to exploit, therefore it is not considered a remotely exploitable vulnerability.
5
What protections should I have in place regarding CVE-2024-49073?
It is advisable to regularly update your Windows operating system and run intrusion detection systems to monitor for unusual activities.