CVE-2020-8959
First published: Wed Feb 19 2020(Updated: )
Western Digital WesternDigitalSSDDashboardSetup.exe before 3.0.2.0 allows DLL Hijacking.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Westerndigital Sandiskssddashboardsetup.exe | <3.0.2.0 | |
| Westerndigital Westerndigitalssddashboardsetup.exe | <3.0.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8959?
CVE-2020-8959 is a vulnerability that allows DLL Hijacking in Western Digital WesternDigitalSSDDashboardSetup.exe before version 3.0.2.0.
How does CVE-2020-8959 affect Western Digital software?
CVE-2020-8959 affects Western Digital software, specifically SandiskSSDDashboardSetup.exe and WesternDigitalSSDDashboardSetup.exe versions up to 3.0.2.0, by allowing DLL Hijacking.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8959?
CVE-2020-8959 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2020-8959 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2020-8959 vulnerability, update Western Digital software to version 3.0.2.0 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8959?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8959 on the Western Digital support website and the provided references: [https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?g=907&lang=en#downloads](https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?g=907&lang=en#downloads) and [https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity/wdc-20001-ssd-dashboard-setup-privilege-escalation](https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity/wdc-20001-ssd-dashboard-setup-privilege-escalation).
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