CVE-2023-4936

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

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 4.7

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.synaptics.com/	Product
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/windows	Product
https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/nr-154525-tc-synaptics_displaylink_windows_driver_security_brief_-_oct2023.pdf	Vendor Advisory
https://www.synaptics.com/	Product
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/windows	Product
https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/nr-154525-tc-synaptics_displaylink_windows_driver_security_brief_-_oct2023.pdf	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:synaptics:displaylink:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2023-10-11 17:15

Updated : 2025-12-17 15:12

NVD link : CVE-2023-4936

Mitre link : CVE-2023-4936

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-4936

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Products Affected

synaptics

displaylink

CWE

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

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