CVE-2024-43581: CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
CVE-2024-43581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 related to Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows. It involves external control of file name or path (CWE-73), which can lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction, and it has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available for the affected version.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43581) affects Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). It is classified under CWE-73, indicating external control of file name or path, which can be exploited to achieve remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attack requires user interaction and low privileges but has a high impact if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Users and administrators should apply the provided security updates promptly to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-43581: CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Description
CVE-2024-43581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 related to Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows. It involves external control of file name or path (CWE-73), which can lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction, and it has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An official fix is available for the affected version.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43581) affects Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows on Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). It is classified under CWE-73, indicating external control of file name or path, which can be exploited to achieve remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attack requires user interaction and low privileges but has a high impact if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1809 (build 10.0.17763.0). Users and administrators should apply the provided security updates promptly to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.546Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867288dd33fbd85723261
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:19:04 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 11:16:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 11:10:39 UTC
Views: 122
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