Vulnerability identifier: #VU29210
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Smart Audio UWP App
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: Synaptics
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exist due to the affected software fails to use proper quoting in a service name string pointing to a service under the "c:\Program Files\WindowsApp" directory. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Smart Audio UWP App : All versions
External links
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len-30707
http://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/audio-driver-security-brief-2020-06-09.pdf
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.