CVE-2024-24916 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin).

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Checkpoint	Smartconsole	r81.10
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183342Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-24916?

CVE-2024-24916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin).

How severe is CVE-2024-24916?

CVE-2024-24916 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-24916?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Checkpoint Smartconsole, Microsoft Windows.