CVE-2024-49091

Name: CVE-2024-49091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-12T02:04:34.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49091 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Domain Name Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Domain Name Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-591

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49091Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49091?

Windows Domain Name Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-49091?

CVE-2024-49091 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49091?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-49091?

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Source: NVD / NIST