Advisory Details

October 11th, 2024

Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1336
ZDI-CAN-24304

CVE ID CVE-2024-9766
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Wacom
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Center
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Fixed in version 6.4.7
https://www.wacom.com/en-gb/support/product-support/drivers?driver-search=571


DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-05-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-10-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-10-11 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Amol Dosanjh of Trend Micro
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