CVE-2024-7400: Local privilege escalation in ESET products for Windows
First published: Fri Sep 27 2024(Updated: )
The vulnerability potentially allowed an attacker to misuse ESET’s file operations during the removal of a detected file on the Windows operating system to delete files without having proper permissions to do so.
Credit: security@eset.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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| ESET |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7400?
CVE-2024-7400 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7400?
To fix CVE-2024-7400, ensure that you update your ESET product to the latest version provided by ESET.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-7400?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-7400 include unauthorized file deletion and loss of data integrity.
Which ESET products are affected by CVE-2024-7400?
CVE-2024-7400 affects various ESET products on the Windows operating system.
How does CVE-2024-7400 allow unauthorized actions?
CVE-2024-7400 allows unauthorized actions by misusing ESET’s file operations during the removal of detected files, bypassing permission checks.
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