CVE-2024-45246
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Diebold Nixdorf products, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code by placing malicious DLLs in directories searched by the application. This affects systems running vulnerable Diebold Nixdorf software, potentially including ATMs and financial systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- Diebold Nixdorf software products (specific products not detailed in provided reference)
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise leading to data theft, financial fraud, or disruption of critical financial services
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation or arbitrary code execution by authenticated users or malware
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and application whitelisting are enforced
🎯 Exploit Status
CWE-427 typically requires local access or ability to write to search paths; DLL hijacking is well-understood attack vector
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified
Vendor Advisory: https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check vendor advisory for specific patch details 2. Apply vendor-provided updates 3. Restart affected systems
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict DLL search paths
windowsConfigure application to use absolute paths or restrict DLL loading to trusted directories
Set SafeDllSearchMode registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\SafeDllSearchMode = 1
Implement application whitelisting
windowsUse AppLocker or similar to restrict which DLLs can be loaded
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions on application directories
- Monitor for unauthorized DLL files in application search paths
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if vulnerable Diebold Nixdorf software versions are installed; review vendor advisory for specific version detailsCheck Version:
Check application version through vendor-specific methods or Windows Programs and FeaturesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify software version is updated to patched version specified by vendor📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected DLL loading from non-standard paths
- Application crashes or unexpected behavior
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from financial systems
SIEM Query:
Process creation where parent process is Diebold Nixdorf software loading DLLs from user-writable directories