// For flags

CVE-2024-9157

Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in CxUIUSvc service

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

A privilege escalation vulnerability in CxUIUSvc64.exe and
CxUIUSvc32.exe of Synaptics audio drivers allows a local authorized
attacker to load a DLL in a privileged process. Out of an abundance of caution, this CVE ID is being
assigned to better serve our customers and ensure all who are still running
this product understand that the product is End-of-Life and should be removed.
For more information on this, refer to the CVE Record’s reference information.

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A privilege escalation vulnerability in CxUIUSvc64.exe and CxUIUSvc32.exe of Synaptics audio drivers allows a local authorized attacker to load a DLL in a privileged process. Out of an abundance of caution, this CVE ID is being assigned to better serve our customers and ensure all who are still running this product understand that the product is End-of-Life and should be removed. For more information on this, refer to the CVE Record’s reference information.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-09-24 CVE Reserved
  • 2025-03-11 CVE Published
  • 2025-03-11 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-12 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-284: Improper Access Control
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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* End Of Life in some or all products. Do not expect updates.