CVE-2024-9497: Uncontrolled search path can lead to DLL hijacking in USBXpress 4 SDK installer

Published Jan 24, 2025
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Updated

DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the USBXpress 4 SDK

installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FTDI USBXpress 4 SDK

Event History

Jan 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9497?

CVE-2024-9497 has been rated as high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9497?

To fix CVE-2024-9497, ensure that you update the FTDI USBXpress 4 SDK to the latest version that resolves the DLL hijacking vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-9497 facilitate?

CVE-2024-9497 can facilitate attacks such as privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution via DLL hijacking when the affected installer is run.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-9497?

CVE-2024-9497 specifically affects the FTDI USBXpress 4 SDK installer.

5

What is DLL hijacking in the context of CVE-2024-9497?

In the context of CVE-2024-9497, DLL hijacking refers to the exploitation of an uncontrolled search path that allows an attacker to execute malicious code through the USBXpress 4 SDK installer.

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