Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2024-49097

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-49097?

The vulnerability in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc allows for an elevation of privilege, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated rights. This flaw can be exploited if the user opens a specially crafted file or receives a malicious payload. Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to gain control over the affected system's resources. Users and IT administrators are recommended to apply the latest security updates to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6659

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.5247

Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5247

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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