CVE-2024-9046

Oct 12, 2024

Published Date: 2024-10-11T16:15:15.000
Last Modified: 2024-10-11T16:15:15.000

CVSS Score: 7.8 (HIGH)

EPSS Score: N/A

Risk Score: N/A

Risk Score based on CVSS score and EPSS. This score is for reference purposes and is not internationally recognized.

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CVSS: 7.8  |  EPSS: 0%
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Description: A DLL hijack vulnerability was reported in Lenovo stARstudio that could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.

Mitre ATT&CK Technical v15.1

T1053.002 – At

Technical Analysis & Mitigation Measures

1. Technical Attack Analysis:
– Attack Techniques :
– DLL Hijacking : The attacker places a malicious DLL file in a location where the target application (Lenovo stARstudio) will load it instead of the legitimate DLL. This can lead to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges since the application runs with higher access rights.

– Possible Outcomes of Exploitation :
– Full control of the compromised system.
– Unauthorized access to sensitive information.
– Installation of additional malware or tools for persistent access.
– Potential lateral movement within the network.

2. Mitigation Measures:
– Validate DLLs loaded by applications.
– Implement application whitelisting to restrict which DLLs can be loaded.
– Regularly update and patch software to fix known vulnerabilities.
– Monitor and log DLL loading events for suspicious activity.
– Educate users about the risks of executing untrusted applications.
– Limit user permissions to reduce the impact of potential exploitation.
– Use security software that can detect and block DLL hijacking attempts.

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