CVE-2024-3459

Description

KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.34) allows to escape the environment by downloading PDF files, which then by default are opened in an external PDF viewer. By using built-in functions of that viewer it is possible to launch a web browser, search through local files and, subsequently, launch any program with user privileges.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory cert.pl Third-Party Advisory cert.pl
Affected: Kioware Kioware
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459 third party advisory broken link
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459 third party advisory broken link
https://www.kioware.com/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3459?
CVE-2024-3459 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3459?
To fix CVE-2024-3459, 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-2024-3459 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-3459 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-2024-3459?
CVE-2024-3459 affects Kioware Kioware.
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