ZDI-CAN-16857: 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?
The vulnerability ID is ZDI-CAN-16857.
2
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16857?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-16857 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
3
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Wacom Drivers for Windows.
4
How does the vulnerability allow privilege escalation?
The vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Drivers for Windows.
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What is the required attack vector for exploiting this vulnerability?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.