Wacom Drivers for Windows Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2023-32162

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wacom

Status
Drivers For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 September 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-32162?

The Wacom Drivers for Windows contain a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges through incorrect permissions on the WacomInstallI.txt file. This flaw is exposed in the PrefUtil.exe utility, where attackers must first gain the ability to execute a low-privileged code before leveraging it to elevate their privileges, ultimately leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the SYSTEM user.

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Affected Version(s)

Drivers for Windows 6.3.45

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

ZDI-CAN-16318
Created by LucaBarile

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-741
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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