CVE-2024-8159: Deep Freeze 9.00.020.5760 - Out-of-bounds read
Published Oct 3, 2024
·Updated
Deep Freeze 9.00.020.5760 is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability by triggering the 0x70014 IOCTL code of the FarDisk.sys driver.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Faronics Deep Freeze
Event History
Oct 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8159?
CVE-2024-8159 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through an out-of-bounds read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-8159?
To mitigate CVE-2024-8159, update to the latest version of Faronics Deep Freeze that addresses this vulnerability.
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What does CVE-2024-8159 affect?
CVE-2024-8159 specifically affects Faronics Deep Freeze version 9.00.020.5760 and prior.
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What is the nature of CVE-2024-8159?
CVE-2024-8159 represents an out-of-bounds read vulnerability triggered by the 0x70014 IOCTL code in the FarDisk.sys driver.
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Can CVE-2024-8159 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-8159 may allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability locally, depending on system access permissions.