CVE-2024-45873

CVE-2024-45873 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in VegaBird Yaazhini 2.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code / maintain persistence via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as Yaazhini.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45873?
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in VegaBird Yaazhini 2.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code / maintain persistence via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as Yaazhini.exe.
How severe is CVE-2024-45873?
CVE-2024-45873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45873 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45873?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-45873 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-45873 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41636.
When was CVE-2024-45873 published?
CVE-2024-45873 was published on 2024-10-07 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

EU advisories (EUVD)

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