Path Traversal Vulnerability Affects Windows File Explorer

CVE-2024-28171

What is CVE-2024-28171?

An identified vulnerability enables attackers to exploit path traversal flaws in specific products by Vendor, allowing them to manipulate file paths and write files outside the intended target directory. If a malicious user specifies an existing file name, the attack leads to the overwriting of critical files, which may compromise the integrity and security of the system's data, highlighting a need for prompt remediation.

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