Mike Siegel

**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions** Realtek Waves MaxxAudio driver version 1.6.2.0 **Description** The issue concerns incorrect file permissions in the installation of the Realtek Waves MaxxAudio driver. This allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. **Recommendations** For Realtek Waves MaxxAudio driver version 1.6.2.0, consider updating the driver to a version with correct file permissions to prevent privilege escalation. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to sensitive files and directories to minimize the risk of exploitation.