CVE-2024-9496
HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2024-9496 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the USBXpress Dev Kit installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the USBXpress Dev Kit installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-9496?
DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the USBXpress Dev Kit
installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.
How severe is CVE-2024-9496?
CVE-2024-9496 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9496?
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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