CVE-2024-45207 Other in Agent for Windows
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing malicious DLLs in insecure PATH directories, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-45207?
CVE-2024-45207 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veeam Agent for Windows, published on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DLL injection in Veeam Agent for Windows can occur if the system's PATH variable includes insecure locations. When the agent runs, it searches these directories for necessary DLLs. If an attacker places a malicious DLL in one of these directories, the Veeam Agent might load it inadvertently, allowing the attacker to execute harmful code. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or disruption of services
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45207?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Veeam Veeam Agent for Windows.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45207?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45207 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-45207 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-45207 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Veeam Agent for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69h8-2gjf-xq29.