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CVE-2024-3459

8.4 · HIGH

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.

Published May 14, 2024CWE-424EPSS 0.27%

Overview

CVE-2024-3459 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Refcert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Refwww.kioware.com/Refcert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Refcert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Refwww.kioware.com/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3459?

CVE-2024-3459 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-3459?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-3459?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-3459?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-3459 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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