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CVE-2024-44744

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2024-44744 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Malwarebytes Premium Security v5.0.0.883 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing crafted binaries into unspecified directories. NOTE: Malwarebytes argues that this issue requires admin privileges and that the contents cannot be altered by non-admin users.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Malwarebytes Premium Security v5.0.0.883 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing crafted binaries into unspecified directories. NOTE: Malwarebytes argues that this issue requires admin privileges and that the contents cannot be altered by non-admin users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability
0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44744?
An issue in Malwarebytes Premium Security v5.0.0.883 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing crafted binaries into unspecified directories. NOTE: Malwarebytes argues that this issue requires admin privileges and that the contents cannot be altered by non-admin users.
How severe is CVE-2024-44744?
CVE-2024-44744 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44744?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST