7.8
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2023-32163: (0Day) Wacom Drivers for Windows Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 06 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Drivers for Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Tablet Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wacom Driver
Wacom Drivers for Windows=6.3.45-1
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-32163?

    CVE-2023-32163 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Drivers for Windows.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-32163?

    Users of Wacom Drivers for Windows version 6.3.45-1 are affected by CVE-2023-32163.

  • How does CVE-2023-32163 work?

    CVE-2023-32163 involves a link following vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute low-privileged code and escalate privileges on the target system.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-32163?

    CVE-2023-32163 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2023-32163?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-32163, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Wacom Drivers for Windows.

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