CVE-2022-34405

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified

CVE-2022-34405 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability was identified in the Realtek audio driver. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by waiting for an administrator to launch the application and attach to the process to elevate privileges on the system. . EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability was identified in the Realtek audio driver. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by waiting for an administrator to launch the application and attach to the process to elevate privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.25%

16.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellRealtek High Definition Audio Driver< 6.0.9433.1
DellRealtek High Definition Audio Driver< 6.0.9400.1
DellRealtek High Definition Audio Driver< 6.0.9394.1
DellRealtek High Definition Audio Driver< 6.0.9407.1
DellRealtek High Definition Audio Driver< 6.0.9388.1
DellRealtek High Definition Audio Driver< 6.0.9254.1
DellRealtek High Definition Audio Driver< 6.0.9422.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34405?
An improper access control vulnerability was identified in the Realtek audio driver. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by waiting for an administrator to launch the application and attach to the process to elevate privileges on the system.
How severe is CVE-2022-34405?
CVE-2022-34405 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34405?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST