CVE-2024-9766
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CVE-2024-9766 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within WTabletServicePro process. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24304.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wacom | Center | < 6.4.7 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1336/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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