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CVE-2024-49079: Input Method Editor (IME) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

Input Method Editor (IME) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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 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 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-2024-49079?

    The CVE-2024-49079 vulnerability is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-49079?

    To address CVE-2024-49079, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-49079?

    CVE-2024-49079 affects specific versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server across various editions.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-49079?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-49079 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems remotely.

  • Is there an available patch for CVE-2024-49079?

    Yes, Microsoft has released patches for CVE-2024-49079 that users should install to mitigate the vulnerability.

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