CVE-2024-42053: The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.6.0.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42053?

streamer: upgrade to 3.6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42053 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42053 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-42053 affect?

CVE-2024-42053 affects streamer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.6.0.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by placing a version.dll file in the folde

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-42053 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting streamer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.6.0.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by placing a version.dll file in the folder.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-07-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: splashtop

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-28 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

splashtop streamer UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.0.0

Fixed in: 3.6.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy streamer || rpm -q streamer || streamer --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade streamer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade streamer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-42053?

streamer: upgrade to 3.6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42053 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42053 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-42053 affect?

CVE-2024-42053 affects streamer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.6.0.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by placing a version.dll file in the folde

How urgent is CVE-2024-42053?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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