CVE-2024-49093: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 10, 2024
·Updated
Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.2605
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2605
Event History
Dec 10, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
DescriptionSeverity
News Published
08:48 PM
Sep 10, 2025
News Published
via The Register·03:31 AM
News Published
via The Register·03:36 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49093?
CVE-2024-49093 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Resilient File System.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-49093?
To fix CVE-2024-49093, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-49093?
CVE-2024-49093 affects Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 in specific configurations.
4
What kind of exploit does CVE-2024-49093 enable?
CVE-2024-49093 enables attackers to elevate their privileges on a compromised system.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-49093?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-49093, so applying the patch is the recommended action.