7.8
Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-16857: ZDI-23-742: (0Day) Wacom Drivers for Windows Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wacom Drivers for Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is ZDI-CAN-16857.

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16857?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-16857 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software is Wacom Drivers for Windows.

  • How does the vulnerability allow privilege escalation?

    The vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Drivers for Windows.

  • 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.

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