CVE-2024-26185
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-26185 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Compressed Folder functionality. This issue allows an attacker to tamper with compressed folders in such a way that the altered contents may be executed with elevated privileges upon extraction. The vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted compressed folder, potentially leading to code execution and system compromise. Microsoft is currently working on a patch to address this vulnerability and users are advised to apply it as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, it's recommended to avoid opening untrusted compressed folders to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 11
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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