CVE-2024-4978 Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) Viewer Installer Embedded Malicious Code
A malicious binary in Justice AV Solutions Viewer allows remote privileged attackers to execute unauthorized PowerShell commands via a compromised installer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 29 May 2024
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-4978?
CVE-2024-4978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Justice AV Solutions Viewer, published on 23 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Justice AV Solutions Viewer Setup 8.3.7.250-1 contains a malicious binary when executed and is signed with an unexpected authenticode signature. A remote, privileged threat actor may exploit this vulnerability to execute of unauthorized PowerShell commands.
Weakness: CWE-506
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Javs Javs Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 19 Jun 2024.
Is CVE-2024-4978 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2024-4978 in the wild since at least 29 May 2024.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wf54-f8v9-v72v.