What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-15084?

CVE-2019-15084 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-15084?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-15084. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

Waves Maxx Audio CVE-2019-15084

HIGH

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2019-08-16 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Dell Waves Maxx Audio

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 16, 2019 - 00:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

Realtek Waves MaxxAudio driver 1.6.2.0, as used on Dell laptops, installs with incorrect file permissions. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. 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. Affected products include: Maxx Waves Maxx Audio.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.