CVE-2024-9490: Uncontrolled search path can lead to DLL hijacking in Silicon Labs IDE installer

Published Jan 24, 2025
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Updated

DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in Silicon Labs (8-bit) IDE installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Silicon Labs IDE

Event History

Jan 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9490?

CVE-2024-9490 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9490?

To fix CVE-2024-9490, update to the latest version of the Silicon Labs IDE installer that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-9490?

CVE-2024-9490 affects the Silicon Labs IDE installer specifically for 8-bit development.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-9490?

The impacts of CVE-2024-9490 include unauthorized access to system privileges and the ability to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-9490?

Currently, there is no official workaround for CVE-2024-9490; the recommended action is to update the affected software.

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