8.8
CWE
393
EPSS
0.319%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-49117: Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2
Windows 11=23H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=24H2
Windows 11=24H2
Windows 11=23H2
Windows 11<10.0.22621.4602
Windows 11<10.0.22631.4602
Windows 11<10.0.26100.2605
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2966
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.25398.1308
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.2605
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-49117?

    CVE-2024-49117 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-49117?

    To fix CVE-2024-49117, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected systems.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2024-49117?

    CVE-2024-49117 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022, as well as future releases like Windows Server 2025.

  • Is CVE-2024-49117 under active exploitation?

    As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2024-49117 is being actively exploited in the wild.

  • What techniques can attackers use to exploit CVE-2024-49117?

    Attackers may exploit CVE-2024-49117 by executing arbitrary code on vulnerable Hyper-V hosts resulting in complete system compromise.

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