CVE-2020-24162 Other in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute malicious code via DLL hijacking in the Tencent PC application, requiring users to update to a patched version.

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-2020-24162?

CVE-2020-24162 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

The Shenzhen Tencent app 5.8.2.5300 for PC platforms (from Tencent App Center) has a DLL hijacking vulnerability. Attackers can use this vulnerability to execute malicious code.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tencent Tencent.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-24162 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24162 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ffvh-x5cw-294c.

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