Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVE-2024-9495
Summary
DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the CP210x VCP Windows 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
