CVE-2020-35686 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can escalate privileges on HP Windows 10 systems by exploiting a DLL hijacking vulnerability in the SECOMN service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-35686?
CVE-2020-35686 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jan 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The SECOMN service in Sound Research DCHU model software component modules (APO) through 2.0.9.17, delivered on HP Windows 10 computers, may allow escalation of privilege via a fake DLL. (As a resolution, Windows Update is being submitted for all affected products to update to 2.0.9.18 or later.)
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35686?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Soundresearch Dchu Model Software Component Modules.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35686?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35686 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-35686 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-35686 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gpfp-4wh2-7vm2.