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Uncontrolled Search Path Element

CVE-2024-9493

Severity High
Score 8.6/10

Summary

DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in theĀ  ToolStick installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • HIGH
  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published