Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Affecting microsoft.io.redist package, versions [4.6.0-preview.18571.3, 6.0.1)
Threat Intelligence
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- published12 Jul 2024
- disclosed9 Jul 2024
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 9 Jul 2024
CVE-2024-38081 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Microsoft.IO.Redist to version 6.0.1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') through the manipulation of the installation process on Windows OS. An unprivilaged attacker can elevate privileges by exploiting this vulnerability.