What is the severity of CVE-2024-4017?

CVE-2024-4017 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper privilege management allowing DLL side-loading.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4017?

To remediate CVE-2024-4017, upgrade the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance to version 4.0.3 or later.

What versions of BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance are affected by CVE-2024-4017?

CVE-2024-4017 affects BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance versions from 3.4 up to but not including 4.0.3.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2024-4017?

No, Microsoft Windows itself is not affected by CVE-2024-4017, but the vulnerability exists in the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance running on Windows.

What impact could CVE-2024-4017 have on my system?

CVE-2024-4017 could allow an attacker to execute malicious DLL files due to improper privilege management, leading to potential unauthorized access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-4017

high

8.8

CWE

269

EPSS

0.043%

19/4/2024

6/3/2025

CVE-2024-4017: Privilege Escalation in U-Series Appliance

First published: Fri Apr 19 2024(Updated: )

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance on Windows, 64 bit (filesystem modules) allows DLL Side-Loading.This issue affects U-Series Appliance: from 3.4 before 4.0.3.

Credit: 13061848-ea10-403d-bd75-c83a022c2891

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance	>3.4<4.0.3
All of
BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance	>=3.4<4.0.3
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://www.beyondtrust.com/docs/release-notes/u-series-appliance/bt-appliance-u-series-software-4-0-3.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4017?
CVE-2024-4017 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper privilege management allowing DLL side-loading.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4017?
To remediate CVE-2024-4017, upgrade the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance to version 4.0.3 or later.
What versions of BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance are affected by CVE-2024-4017?
CVE-2024-4017 affects BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance versions from 3.4 up to but not including 4.0.3.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2024-4017?
No, Microsoft Windows itself is not affected by CVE-2024-4017, but the vulnerability exists in the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance running on Windows.
What impact could CVE-2024-4017 have on my system?
CVE-2024-4017 could allow an attacker to execute malicious DLL files due to improper privilege management, leading to potential unauthorized access.

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