Path traversal in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-49082
Published: December 10, 2024 / Updated: December 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101599
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49082
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in Windows File Explorer. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted filename to delete or disclose information in the context of the current user.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-49082
Install update from vendor's website.