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.
Exploits (1)
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46416
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0025
EPSS Percentile
48.1%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-732
Status
published
Products (1)
maxx/waves_maxx_audio
1.6.2.0
Published
Aug 16, 2019
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026