CVE-2024-22167

SanDisk PrivateAccess DLL Hijacking Vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.9 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A potential DLL hijacking vulnerability in the SanDisk PrivateAccess application for Windows that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the system user. This vulnerability is only exploitable locally if an attacker has access to a copy of the user's vault or has already gained access into a user's system. This attack is limited to the system in context and cannot be propagated.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Windows users should upgrade to PrivateAccess version 6.4.10 using this link: PrivateAccess for Windows https://downloads.sandisk.com/downloads/privateaccess-win.exe . To take advantage of the latest security fixes, Western Digital recommends that Windows users promptly update their devices to the latest software. As with any upgrade, it is best to back up your data before installing the upgrade. For support and download information, please refer to our Support Knowledge Base article https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/49556 .

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-19763 A potential DLL hijacking vulnerability in the SanDisk PrivateAccess application for Windows that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the system user. This vulnerability is only exploitable locally if an attacker has access to a copy of the user's vault or has already gained access into a user's system. This attack is limited to the system in context and cannot be propagated.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WDC PSIRT
Published
Updated
Aug 28, 2024, 7:11 PM
Reserved
Jan 5, 2024, 6:43 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Mar 13, 2024, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:10 AM