CVE-2020-24160 Other in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute malicious code via DLL hijacking in the Tencent TIM Windows client, requiring users to update the application.

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-2020-24160?

CVE-2020-24160 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

Shenzhen Tencent TIM Windows client 3.0.0.21315 has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24160?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tencent Tim.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-24160 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24160 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fh7v-r2m4-qwc3.

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