SB20240813114 - External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows Compressed Folder
Published: August 13, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240813114
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) External Control of File Name or Path (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38165)
CWE-ID: CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to delete arbitrary files.
The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files to delete in Windows Compressed Folder. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and delete arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.