CVE-2024-3461 Security feature bypass in Kioware
Attackers can bypass the KioWare kiosk mode PIN lock by brute-forcing the code, allowing unauthorized access to the underlying system.
- 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-2024-3461?
CVE-2024-3461 is a medium-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 8.35) allows to brute force the PIN number, which protects the application from being closed, as there are no mechanisms preventing a user from excessively guessing the number.
Weakness: CWE-307
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3461?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kioware Kioware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3461?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-3461 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-3461 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Kioware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g82j-wprp-q9q9.