8.8
CWE
347
EPSS
0.065%
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Wed Sep 25 2024(Updated: )

Improper verification of cryptographic signature during installation of a Printer driver via the TeamViewer_service.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.

Credit: psirt@teamviewer.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TeamViewer<15.58.4

Remedy

Update to the latest version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What does CVE-2024-7481 affect?

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

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

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

  • 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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