CVE-2024-6473: Yandex Browser for Desktop before 24.7.1.380 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search pat

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6473?

yandex browser: upgrade to 24.7.1.380. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6473 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6473 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-2024-6473 affect?

CVE-2024-6473 affects yandex browser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Yandex Browser for Desktop before 24.7.1.380 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6473 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting yandex browser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Yandex Browser for Desktop before 24.7.1.380 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2024-09-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Yandex N.V. · Vendor: yandex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-03 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yandex yandex browser UPGRADE

Affected: < 24.7.1.380

Fixed in: 24.7.1.380

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yandex-browser || rpm -q yandex-browser || yandex-browser --version

2. UPGRADE to 24.7.1.380 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade yandex-browser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yandex-browser

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-2024-6473?

yandex browser: upgrade to 24.7.1.380. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6473 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6473 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-2024-6473 affect?

CVE-2024-6473 affects yandex browser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Yandex Browser for Desktop before 24.7.1.380 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6473?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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References

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