CVE-2024-3459 Security feature bypass in Kioware
Attackers can escape the KioWare kiosk environment by downloading PDFs to launch external programs, bypassing security restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-3459?
CVE-2024-3459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kioware, published on 9 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.34) allows to escape the environment by downloading PDF files, which then by default are opened in an external PDF viewer. By using built-in functions of that viewer it is possible to launch a web browser, search through local files and, subsequently, launch any program with user privileges.
Weakness: CWE-424
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3459?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kioware Kioware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3459?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3459 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-3459 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-3459 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Kioware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gww7-xg42-6356.