CVE-2017-6005 — HIGH (7.0) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Waves MaxxAudio, as installed on Dell laptops, adds a "WavesSysSvc" Windows service with File Version 1.1.6.0. This service has a vulnerability known as Unquoted Service Path. This could potentially allow an authorized but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Waves	Maxxaudio	1.1.6.0

References

http://justpentest.blogspot.in/2017/07/dell-unquoted-service-path-local.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://justpentest.blogspot.in/2017/07/dell-unquoted-service-path-local.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6005?

CVE-2017-6005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Waves MaxxAudio, as installed on Dell laptops, adds a "WavesSysSvc" Windows service with File Version 1.1.6.0. This service has a vulnerability known as Unquoted Service Path. This could potentially a...

How severe is CVE-2017-6005?

CVE-2017-6005 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6005?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Waves Maxxaudio.