CVE-2024-11859: DLL Search Order Hijacking in ESET products for Windows
Published Apr 7, 2025
·Updated
DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability potentially allowed an attacker with administrator privileges to load a malicious dynamic-link library and execute its code.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ESET ESET products
Event History
Apr 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-11859?
The severity of CVE-2024-11859 is considered critical due to its potential to allow execution of arbitrary code.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-11859?
To fix CVE-2024-11859, users should update their ESET products to the latest version provided by the vendor.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11859?
CVE-2024-11859 is a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability.
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Who is affected by CVE-2024-11859?
CVE-2024-11859 affects users of ESET products on Windows operating systems.
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What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-11859?
An attacker with administrator privileges can exploit CVE-2024-11859 to load a malicious dynamic-link library.