CVE-2023-27529: High severity wacom tablet driver vulnerability
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.
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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.