CVE-2024-3459

May 14, 2024, 4:11 p.m.

8.4
High

Description

KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.34) allows to escape the environment by downloading PDF files, which then by default are opened in an external PDF viewer. By using built-in functions of that viewer it is possible to launch a web browser, search through local files and, subsequently, launch any program with user privileges.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
KioWare for Windows
  • ['through 8.34']

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

References

https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459
https://www.kioware.com/

Tags

cvd@cert.pl
2024-05-14
CVE-2024-3459
CWE-424

CVSS Score

8.4 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024, 3:41 p.m.
Last Modified: May 14, 2024, 4:11 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

cvd@cert.pl

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