CVE-2024-38029: CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
CVE-2024-38029 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows on Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation). It involves external control of file name or path, classified under CWE-73. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-38029 is a vulnerability in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows on Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) identified as CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute code remotely by manipulating file names or paths. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote code execution, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) running the vulnerable OpenSSH component.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided patch promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official update.
CVE-2024-38029: CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
Description
CVE-2024-38029 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows on Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation). It involves external control of file name or path, classified under CWE-73. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-38029 is a vulnerability in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows on Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) identified as CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute code remotely by manipulating file names or paths. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote code execution, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) running the vulnerable OpenSSH component.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided patch promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-11T18:18:00.682Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867238dd33fbd857231cf
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:59 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:25:37 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:58:25 AM
Views: 2
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