CVE-2020-15816: High severity western digital wd discovery vulnerability
In Western Digital WD Discovery before 4.0.251.0, a malicious application running with standard user permissions could potentially execute code in the application's process through library injection by using DYLD environment variables.
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What is CVE-2020-15816?
CVE-2020-15816 is a vulnerability found in Western Digital WD Discovery before 4.0.251.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15816?
CVE-2020-15816 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2020-15816 affect Western Digital WD Discovery?
CVE-2020-15816 affects Western Digital WD Discovery versions before 4.0.251.0.
How can a malicious application exploit CVE-2020-15816?
A malicious application running with standard user permissions can potentially execute code in the Western Digital WD Discovery process through library injection using DYLD environment variables.
How can I fix CVE-2020-15816 in Western Digital WD Discovery?
To fix CVE-2020-15816, it is recommended to update Western Digital WD Discovery to version 4.0.251.0 or later.