CVE-2024-9495
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.6 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 24, 2025
CWE ID 427
Summary
CVE-2024-9495 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the CP210x VCP Windows installer. This issue stems from an uncontrolled search path within the installer, which allows for DLL hijacking. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution, posing a significant risk to systems running the impacted installer. It is essential that users and organizations apply relevant patches or workarounds to mitigate this threat.
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