Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-severity remote code execution issue in Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows on a listed Windows Server 2022 Server Core release. Successful exploitation could let an attacker impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but the CVSS vector indicates high attack complexity and required user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority patching item for exposed Windows Server Core assets, especially where OpenSSH is reachable. No active exploitation is evidenced in the supplied bundle, so urgency is significant but not KEV-level emergency based on available sources.
Technical view
CVE-2024-38029 is a Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows RCE associated with CWE-73. The published CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 7.5. Microsoft lists official remediation as available; exploit maturity is marked unproven in the supplied CVSS data.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited in the supplied bundle to Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition, Server Core installation, version 10.0.25398.0. Prioritize hosts where Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows is present and reachable over the network.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The vulnerability is network-reachable and needs no attacker privileges, but successful exploitation is not described as straightforward because attack complexity is high and user interaction is required.
Researcher notes
Public details in the bundle are limited. The CVSS vector indicates remote reachability, no privileges required, user interaction required, high complexity, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact. Avoid assuming broader Windows impact beyond the listed affected product.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Microsoft’s security update for CVE-2024-38029 from the MSRC advisory.
- Confirm the affected Server Core version is updated to Microsoft’s fixed state.
- Review Microsoft guidance for any product-specific prerequisites or caveats.
- Reduce unnecessary OpenSSH exposure until patch status is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows Server 2022 23H2 Server Core systems.
- Identify systems running Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows.
- Compare detected builds against version 10.0.25398.0 and Microsoft’s advisory status.
- Verify the relevant Microsoft security update is installed.
- Check whether OpenSSH is externally reachable on affected hosts.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-73: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.65.9microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
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CWE details
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External Control of File Name or Path
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