CVE-2024-3459: kioware (CVSS 8.4)

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-424 CWE-424

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
kioware	kioware	< 8.34

References

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3459? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-3459? +

CVE-2024-3459 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3459? +

CVE-2024-3459 affects products from kioware, specifically: kioware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3459? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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