Remote code execution in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38029
CWE-ID CWE-73
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) External Control of File Name or Path

EUVDB-ID: #VU98280

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38029

CWE-ID: CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows. A remote attacker can a use a malicious DLL and execute arbitrary codeo on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: before 2022 23H2 10.0.25398.1189

CPE2.3 External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38029


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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