CVE-2024-3459

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.4
Exploit probability—
ProductKioware
PublishedMay 14, 2024
First seenMay 14, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-424CWE-424

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
kioware kiowarev ≤ 8.34—

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