CVE-2017-6005 : What You Need to Know

Dell laptops with Waves MaxxAudio are affected by a security vulnerability known as Unquoted Service Path, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Understanding CVE-2017-6005

Dell laptops come pre-installed with Waves MaxxAudio, which includes a Windows service called "WavesSysSvc" with a security vulnerability.

What is CVE-2017-6005?

The vulnerability, Unquoted Service Path, in the WavesSysSvc service on Dell laptops could enable a local user with authorized access to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6005

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized execution of code with elevated privileges by a non-administrative local user on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6005

Vulnerability Description

The WavesSysSvc Windows service on Dell laptops with Waves MaxxAudio has an Unquoted Service Path vulnerability, allowing non-administrative local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Dell laptops
Vendor: Dell
Versions: Waves MaxxAudio with WavesSysSvc File Version 1.1.6.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by a local user with authorized access but without administrative privileges to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the Dell laptop system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor vendor security advisories for patches
Restrict user permissions to minimize the impact
Consider disabling the affected service if not required

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems
Implement least privilege access controls
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Dell to address the Unquoted Service Path vulnerability in the WavesSysSvc service on affected Dell laptops.