CVE-2024-12552
Dec. 13, 2024, 11:15 p.m.
7.0
Medium
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.
Product(s) Impacted
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Wacom Center |
|
Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.0
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: HIGH
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: Dec. 13, 2024, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 13, 2024, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 13, 2024, 11:15 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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