CVE-2023-4936

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: October 11, 2023 Modified: December 17, 2025

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Description

It is possible to sideload a compromised DLL during the installation at elevated privilege.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://www.synaptics.com/

Source: PSIRT@synaptics.com

Product

https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/windows

Source: PSIRT@synaptics.com

Product

https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/nr-154525-tc-synaptics_displaylink_windows_driver_security_brief_-_oct2023.pdf

Source: PSIRT@synaptics.com

Vendor Advisory

https://www.synaptics.com/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Product

https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/windows

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Product

https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/nr-154525-tc-synaptics_displaylink_windows_driver_security_brief_-_oct2023.pdf

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

15th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-427

Affected Vendors

synaptics

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