CVE-2024-24916

DLL-HiJacking

Description

Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory checkpoint.com
Affected: checkpoint Check Point SmartConsole
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24916?
CVE-2024-24916 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24916?
To fix CVE-2024-24916, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-24916 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24916 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-24916?
CVE-2024-24916 affects checkpoint Check Point SmartConsole.
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