CVE-2024-7481: Improper signature verification of Printer driver installation in TeamViewer Remote Clients

Published Sep 25, 2024
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Updated

Improper verification of cryptographic signature during installation of a Printer driver via the TeamViewerservice.exe component of TeamViewer Remote Clients prior version 15.58.4 for Windows allows an attacker with local unprivileged access on a Windows system to elevate their privileges and install drivers.

Affected Software

1 affected component
TeamViewer Remote Clients<15.58.4

Remediation

Information

Update to the latest version.

Event History

Sep 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7481?

CVE-2024-7481 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7481?

To fix CVE-2024-7481, users should upgrade to TeamViewer Remote Clients version 15.58.4 or later.

3

What does CVE-2024-7481 affect?

CVE-2024-7481 affects TeamViewer Remote Clients prior to version 15.58.4 on Windows systems.

4

What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2024-7481?

CVE-2024-7481 exploits improper verification of cryptographic signatures during the installation of printer drivers.

5

Can CVE-2024-7481 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2024-7481 requires local unprivileged access to the Windows system for exploitation.

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