Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Affects Windows Remote Desktop Services
CVE-2024-49106

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2024

Summary

The vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by sending specially crafted requests. This enhances the risk of unauthorized access and control over systems, potentially leading to data breaches and other malicious activities. Organizations using Windows Server and desktop versions are urged to apply the recommended security updates to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7606

Windows Server 2016 x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.7606

Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.6659

References

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

EPSS Score

0% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

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