CVE-2024-9157: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in CxUIUSvc service

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED

A privilege escalation vulnerability in CxUIUSvc64.exe and CxUIUSvc32.exe of Synaptics audio drivers allows a local authorized attacker to load a DLL in a privileged process.

Out of an abundance of caution, this CVE ID is being assigned to better serve our customers and ensure all who are still running this product understand that the product is End-of-Life and should be removed. For more information on this, refer to the CVE Record’s reference information.

Other sources

Synaptics: CVE-2024-9157 Synaptics Service Binaries DLL Loading Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

38 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Synaptics CxUIUSvc
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9157?

CVE-2024-9157 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9157?

To mitigate CVE-2024-9157, ensure you are using the latest version of Synaptics audio drivers and apply all available security patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9157?

CVE-2024-9157 affects users of the Synaptics audio drivers for both x64 and x86 systems.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-9157?

If exploited, CVE-2024-9157 could allow a local authorized attacker to escalate privileges and execute malicious code.

5

Is CVE-2024-9157 still being supported?

CVE-2024-9157 may be considered unsupported since it has been assigned a status indicating limited support.

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