CVE-2024-7824

Webroot Secureanywhere Web Shield vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.42%

Published3 Oct 2024

Description

Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability in Webroot SecureAnywhere - Web Shield on Windows, ARM, 64 bit, 32 bit (wrUrl.Dll modules) allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects SecureAnywhere - Web Shield: before 2.1.2.3.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Webroot Secureanywhere Web Shield< 2.1.2.3

Remediation

Fixed in

Webroot Secureanywhere Web Shield≥ 2.1.2.3

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-7824 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-7824 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.42%.

How severe is CVE-2024-7824?

CVE-2024-7824 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-7824?

Affected products include Webroot Secureanywhere Web Shield.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7824?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Webroot Secureanywhere Web Shield 2.1.2.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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