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8.6

USBXpress SDK Installer Can Let Attackers Run Malicious Code

CVE-2024-9498 · published 1 year ago
Summary

The USBXpress SDK installer fails to properly check where it looks for certain files, allowing an attacker to trick the system into running malicious code. This could lead to an attacker gaining elevated privileges or taking control of the system. Install the latest version of the USBXpress SDK to fix this issue.

Original advisory text
DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the USBXpress SDK installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted in...
DLL hijacking vulnerabilities, caused by an uncontrolled search path in the USBXpress SDK





installer can lead to privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when running the impacted installer.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.6 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Timeline
Published24 Jan 2025
Updated28 Oct 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-9498 · NVD
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