CVE-2024-49079
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.93%
Last modified
CVE-2024-49079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Input Method Editor (IME) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Input Method Editor (IME) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.20857 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.7606 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.6659 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5247 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5247 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.4602 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.4602 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.2605 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.7606 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.6659 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.2966 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1308 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.2605 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-49079?
Input Method Editor (IME) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-49079?
CVE-2024-49079 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49079?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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