How severe is CVE-2024-9046?

CVE-2024-9046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-9046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9046?

CVE-2024-9046 affects Lenovo Starstudio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9046?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-9046 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9046 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49688.

When was CVE-2024-9046 published?

CVE-2024-9046 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9046

CVE-2024-9046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Starstudio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49688
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Lenovo Starstudio
Published: 2024-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL hijack vulnerability was reported in Lenovo stARstudio that could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9046?: A DLL hijack vulnerability was reported in Lenovo stARstudio that could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-9046?: CVE-2024-9046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9046?: CVE-2024-9046 affects Lenovo Starstudio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9046?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-9046 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9046 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49688.
When was CVE-2024-9046 published?: CVE-2024-9046 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/423563

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:starstudio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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