Vulnerability identifier: #VU87686

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29216

CWE-ID: CWE-782

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CG/MG family driver cg6kwin2k.sys
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access control in the IOCTL. A local user can send a specially crafted IOCTL request and erase or alter the firmware.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90671953/index.html

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Q & A

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.