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CVE-2024-38023
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38023) was disclosed on July 9, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server, including SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2016 Enterprise, and SharePoint Server 2019 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (High), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected SharePoint Server systems, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (Microsoft Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through Microsoft Update and can be obtained via several methods: through Microsoft Update automatic updates, Microsoft Update Catalog, or the Microsoft Download Center. The security update package build 16.0.17328.20424 requires the release version of Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition to be installed (Microsoft Support).

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