CVE-2024-9497
HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2024-9497 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 4 SDK 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 4 SDK 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-2024-9497?
DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the USBXpress 4 SDK
installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.
How severe is CVE-2024-9497?
CVE-2024-9497 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-2024-9497?
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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