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CVE-2024-24279

Secdiskapp authentication bypass

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.15%
  1. Published8 Apr 2024

Description

An issue in secdiskapp 1.5.1 (management program for NewQ Fingerprint Encryption Super Speed Flash Disk) allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via vsVerifyPassword and vsSetFingerPrintPower functions.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Secdiskapp1.5.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-24279 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-24279 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.15%.

How severe is CVE-2024-24279?

CVE-2024-24279 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-24279?

Affected products include Secdiskapp.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24279?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.