CVE-2023-38817: High severity echo anti cheat tool vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2023
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Updated

An issue in Inspect Element Ltd Echo.ac v.5.2.1.0 allows a local attacker to gain privileges via a crafted command to the echodriver.sys component. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the reported ability for user-mode applications to execute code as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM was "deactivated by Microsoft itself."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Echo Anti Cheat Tool<5.2.1.0

Event History

Oct 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38817?

CVE-2023-38817 is a vulnerability in Inspect Element Ltd Echo.ac v.5.2.1.0 that allows a local attacker to gain privileges via a crafted command to the echo_driver.sys component.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-38817?

CVE-2023-38817 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

What software version is affected by CVE-2023-38817?

CVE-2023-38817 affects Echo Anti Cheat Tool version 5.2.1.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-38817?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-38817 by sending a crafted command to the echo_driver.sys component.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-38817?

At the time of writing, there is no known fix for CVE-2023-38817. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Echo Anti Cheat Tool once a fix is available.

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