CVE-2024-7834

Local privilege escalation in Overwolf

Description

A local privilege escalation is caused by Overwolf loading and executing certain dynamic link library files from a user-writeable folder in SYSTEM context on launch. This allows an attacker with unprivileged access to the system to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by placing a malicious .dll file in the respective location.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory cirosec.de
Affected: Overwolf Overwolf
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cirosec.de/sa/sa-2024-004 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7834?
CVE-2024-7834 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7834?
To fix CVE-2024-7834, 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-2024-7834 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7834 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-2024-7834?
CVE-2024-7834 affects Overwolf Overwolf.
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