CVE-2024-4162

KW Watcher Vulnerability ALlows Malicious Read Access to Memory

Description

A buffer error in Panasonic KW Watcher versions 1.00 through 2.83 may allow attackers malicious read access to memory.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • -Do not open KWW files of unknown provenance -If opening a KWW file causes a dialog describing an error such as "File open error" to be displayed or KW Watcher terminates abruptly, please stop using the file in question

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Panasonic Holdings Corporation KW Watcher
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www3.panasonic.biz/ac/e/fasys/software_info/eco/tol_kwwatcher.jsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4162?
CVE-2024-4162 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4162?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2024-4162: -Do not open KWW files of unknown provenance -If opening a KWW file causes a dialog describing an error such as "File open error" to be displayed or KW Watcher terminates abruptly, please stop using the file in question
Is CVE-2024-4162 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-4162 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-2024-4162?
CVE-2024-4162 affects Panasonic Holdings Corporation KW Watcher.
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