Description
Realtek Waves MaxxAudio driver 1.6.2.0, as used on Dell laptops, installs with incorrect file permissions. As a result, a local attacker can escalate to SYSTEM.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
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Exploit-DB 1
- MaxxAudio Drivers WavesSysSvc64.exe 1.6.2.0 - Local Privilege Escalation EDB-46416 · local · Feb 19, 2019
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