CVE-2024-3459: Improper Protection of Alternate Path

KioWare for Windows versions all through 8.34 allows to escape the environment by downloading PDF files, which then by default are opened in an external PDF viewer. By using built-in functions of that viewer it is possible to launch a web browser, search through local files and, subsequently,...

PT-2024-26004 · Unknown · Kioware For Windows

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: KioWare for Windows versions all through 8.35 Description: The issue allows an attacker to escape the environment by downloading PDF files, which are then opened in an external PDF viewer. This can lead to launching a web browser, searching...