CVE-2019-5013: High severity wacom tablet driver vulnerability
An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Wacom, driver version 6.3.32-3, update helper service in the start/stopLaunchDProcess command. The command takes a user-supplied string argument and executes launchctl under root context. A user with local access can use this vulnerability to raise load arbitrary launchD agents. An attacker would need local access to the machine for a successful exploit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5013?
CVE-2019-5013 is an exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability in the Wacom driver version 6.3.32-3.
How severe is CVE-2019-5013?
CVE-2019-5013 has a severity rating of 7.8, indicating a high severity.
How does CVE-2019-5013 affect Wacom Driver?
CVE-2019-5013 affects Wacom Driver version 6.3.32-3.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-5013?
CVE-2019-5013 allows a user with local access to escalate privileges on the system.
How can I fix CVE-2019-5013?
To fix CVE-2019-5013, it is recommended to update to a patched version of the Wacom driver.