ZDI-23-742: (0Day) Wacom Drivers for Windows Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published May 26, 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wacom Drivers for Windows
Event History
May 26, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
Mar 27, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:22 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is ZDI-23-742.
2
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is ZDI-23-742: (0Day) Wacom Drivers for Windows Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
3
What is the severity of ZDI-23-742?
The severity of ZDI-23-742 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
4
What software is affected by ZDI-23-742?
The software affected by ZDI-23-742 is Wacom Drivers for Windows.
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How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by local attackers who have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.