CVE-2024-3461

Description

KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.35) allows to brute force the PIN number, which protects the application from being closed, as there are no mechanisms preventing a user from excessively guessing the number.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
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-2024-3461?
CVE-2024-3461 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3461?
To fix CVE-2024-3461, 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-2024-3461 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-3461 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-2024-3461?
CVE-2024-3461 affects Kioware Kioware.
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