#VU95922 External Control of File Name or Path in Windows - CVE-2024-38165

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#VU95922 External Control of File Name or Path in Windows - CVE-2024-38165

Published: August 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95922
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38165
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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 updates from vendor's website.

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