DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in CP210x VCP Windows Installer by Silicon Labs
CVE-2024-9495

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Silabs.com

Status
Cp210x Vcp Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-9495?

A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the CP210x VCP Windows installer due to an uncontrolled search path. This flaw can allow attackers to exploit the installer to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code during installation. Users of the affected product are advised to apply the latest updates or mitigation measures to protect their systems.

Affected Version(s)

CP210x VCP Windows Windows 0 <= 6.7

References

https://community.silabs.com/068Vm00000JUQwd
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks to Sahil Shah, Shaurya, and Vidhi Patel for reporting this issue.
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