Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-49116

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

A significant vulnerability within Windows Remote Desktop Services has been identified, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. Systems using the affected versions of Remote Desktop Services may be exploited by sending specially crafted requests to the target system. This vulnerability underscores the need for administrators to apply security updates promptly to mitigate potential intrusions and safeguard sensitive data.

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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