SB2024100882 - Path traversal in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux 



SB2024100882 - Path traversal in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux

Published: October 8, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024100882
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43614)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux. A local user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.