CVE-2024-49057
CVE-2024-49057 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Defender For Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43924
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Microsoft Defender For Endpoint
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Android Spoofing Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-49057?
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Android Spoofing Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2024-49057?
- CVE-2024-49057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-49057 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-49057?
- CVE-2024-49057 affects Microsoft Defender For Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-49057?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-49057 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-49057 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43924.
- When was CVE-2024-49057 published?
- CVE-2024-49057 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:defender_for_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
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