Software driver for D-Link Wi-Fi USB Adapter vulnerable to service path privilege escalation

ronjor · Jul 29, 2023

Original Release Date: 2023-07-27 | Last Revised: 2023-07-27

Description
D-Link DWA-117 AC600 MU-MIMO is a Wi-Fi USB Adapter that enables Wi-Fi network accessible over USB. D-Link provides a software driver for Microsoft Windows operating system that enables proper operation of the device with the operating system.
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The latest software driver (as of April 19, 2023) was found susceptible to an unquoted service path vulnerability. Given certain conditions are met, there is potential for a local privilege escalation allowing an attacker to escalate privileges to local administrative user.
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Solution
D-Link has provided a patch that addresses the issue. Customers should update their driver to the latest version.
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Software driver for D-Link Wi-Fi USB Adapter vulnerable to service path privilege escalation

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