Path Traversal Vulnerability in Open-Source Software Affecting Various Applications

CVE-2024-37372

What is CVE-2024-37372?

This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the permission model of certain open-source applications, which incorrectly assumes that paths beginning with two backslashes '' have an ignorable four-character prefix. This oversight can lead to unintended access and exploitation in edge cases, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security measures and access sensitive data. Software developers are advised to review their path handling logic to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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