What is CVE-2023-27529?

CVE-2023-27529 is a vulnerability found in the Wacom Tablet Driver installer prior to version 6.4.2-1 for macOS.

How severe is CVE-2023-27529?

CVE-2023-27529 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-27529?

The affected software for CVE-2023-27529 is the Wacom Tablet Driver installer prior to version 6.4.2-1 for macOS.

How can I fix CVE-2023-27529?

To fix CVE-2023-27529, update the Wacom Tablet Driver installer to version 6.4.2-1 or higher.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-27529

high

7.8

CWE

25/5/2023

16/1/2025

CVE-2023-27529

Q: How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a user into executing a small malicious script before executing the affected version of the installer, allowing arbitrary code execution with root privilege.

First published: Thu May 25 2023(Updated: )

Wacom Tablet Driver installer prior to 6.4.2-1 (for macOS) contains an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability. When a user is tricked to execute a small malicious script before executing the affected version of the installer, arbitrary code may be executed with the root privilege.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Wacom Tablet Driver installer	<6.4.2-1
Apple macOS
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Wacom Tablet Driver installer	<6.4.2-1
Apple macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27529?
CVE-2023-27529 is a vulnerability found in the Wacom Tablet Driver installer prior to version 6.4.2-1 for macOS.
How severe is CVE-2023-27529?
CVE-2023-27529 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-27529?
The affected software for CVE-2023-27529 is the Wacom Tablet Driver installer prior to version 6.4.2-1 for macOS.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a user into executing a small malicious script before executing the affected version of the installer, allowing arbitrary code execution with root privilege.
How can I fix CVE-2023-27529?
To fix CVE-2023-27529, update the Wacom Tablet Driver installer to version 6.4.2-1 or higher.

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