CVE-2020-24159 Other in n/a
Attackers can exploit DLL hijacking in Youdao Dictionary to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated permissions on the host system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-24159?
CVE-2020-24159 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
NetEase Youdao Dictionary has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to gain server permissions. This affects Guangzhou NetEase Youdao Dictionary 8.9.2.0.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 163 Netease Youdao Dictionary.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-24159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvcw-4w76-f962.