CVE-2024-9498
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.6 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 24, 2025
CWE ID 427
Summary
CVE-2024-9498 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the USBXpress SDK installer. The issue stems from an uncontrolled search path within the installer, leading to DLL hijacking. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution. Attackers could potentially use this weakness to gain elevated access to targeted systems, posing a significant risk to security. Users are advised to apply patches or updates to mitigate this threat as soon as possible.
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