VDB-263635 · CVE-2024-3459 · GCVE-0-2024-3459

KioWare up to 8.34 on Windows PDF File improper protection of alternate path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KioWare up to 8.34 on Windows. This impacts an unknown function of the component PDF File Handler. This manipulation causes improper protection of alternate path. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-3459. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in KioWare up to 8.34 on Windows. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper protection of alternate path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-424. The product does not sufficiently protect all possible paths that a user can take to access restricted functionality or resources. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.34) allows to escape the environment by downloading PDF files, which then by default are opened in an external PDF viewer. By using built-in functions of that viewer it is possible to launch a web browser, search through local files and, subsequently, launch any program with user privileges.

The weakness was published by Maksymilian Kubiak. It is possible to read the advisory at cert.pl. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-3459 since 04/08/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

KioWare

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper protection of alternate path
CWE: CWE-424
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/08/2024 🔍
05/09/2024 +31 days 🔍
05/09/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/12/2025 +279 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cert.pl
Researcher: Maksymilian Kubiak
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-3459 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-3459
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-263635

Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2024 12:49
Updated: 02/12/2025 06:37
Changes: 05/09/2024 12:49 (61), 02/12/2025 06:37 (12)
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