SB20250311102 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows for Synaptics audio drivers 



SB20250311102 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows for Synaptics audio drivers

Published: March 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250311102
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9157)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in CxUIUSvc64.exe and CxUIUSvc32.exe of Synaptics audio drivers. A local user can load a DLL in a privileged process and gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.