CVE-2024-12552 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability 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.exe. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create an arbitrary file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25359.

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	Center	6.4.7.5003

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://cdn.wacom.com/u/productsupport/drivers/win/professional/releasenotes/WinRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1683/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-12552?

CVE-2024-12552 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. An a...

How severe is CVE-2024-12552?

CVE-2024-12552 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-2024-12552?

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