High · published June 12, 2019
CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 93.4th percentile for exploit probability.
⚡ An attacker with unprivileged code execution can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges — it's like someone sneaking into the VIP lounge and getting full access without a ticket! 🚨 Think of the Task Scheduler Service as a bouncer at a club, who’s supposed to check IDs before letting people in. If they fail to do their job properly, uninvited guests could stroll right in and take over the party! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining complete control over a victim system, allowing them to execute any commands they wish. This means they could steal sensitive data, install malware, or even take the system hostage — absolutely devastating!
Think of the Task Scheduler Service as a bouncer at a club, who’s supposed to check IDs before letting people in. If they fail to do their job properly, uninvited guests could stroll right in and take over the party! The vulnerability arises from improper validation of file operations by the Task Scheduler Service, allowing unprivileged code to escalate its privileges on the system.
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining complete control over a victim system, allowing them to execute any commands they wish. This means they could steal sensitive data, install malware, or even take the system hostage — absolutely devastating! To protect against this, make sure to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft that address this issue. Regularly audit your systems for unprivileged code execution vulnerabilities and enforce strict user permissions to mitigate potential risks. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your systems safe! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1507 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_10_1703 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_10_1709 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_10_1803 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_10_1903 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_1803 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_1903 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2016 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | all versions | — |