CVE-2024-7886

Scooter Software Beyond Compare 7zxa.dll uncontrolled search path

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Scooter Software Beyond Compare up to 3.3.5.15075 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library 7zxa.dll. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor explains that a system must be breached before exploiting this issue. They are not planning on making any changes to address it.

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Scooter Software Beyond Compare
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.274873 vdb entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.274873 signature permissions required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.383468 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7886?
CVE-2024-7886 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7886?
To fix CVE-2024-7886, 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-2024-7886 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7886 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-2024-7886?
CVE-2024-7886 affects Scooter Software Beyond Compare.
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