CVE-2023-32163 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Wacom Drivers for Windows Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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. The specific flaw exists within the Tablet Service. 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-16857.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wacom	Driver	6.3.45-1
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-742Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-742Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-32163?

CVE-2023-32163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Wacom Drivers for Windows Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Drivers for Windo...

How severe is CVE-2023-32163?

CVE-2023-32163 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-32163?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wacom Driver, Microsoft Windows.