CVE-2024-2208
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in HP PC audio drivers allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems. Attackers could gain SYSTEM-level access by exploiting flaws in the Sound Research SECOMN64 driver. Only HP PC products using this specific audio package are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- HP PC products with Sound Research SECOMN64 audio driver
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with SYSTEM privileges, allowing installation of malware, data theft, and persistence mechanisms.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation from standard user to administrator/SYSTEM level, enabling further lateral movement and persistence.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper user account controls and endpoint protection in place, though privilege escalation remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access and some technical knowledge. CWE-427 indicates uncontrolled search path vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Updated driver versions specified in HP advisory
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_11567250-11567490-16/hpsbhf03987
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit HP support advisory. 2. Identify your specific HP PC model. 3. Download updated audio driver. 4. Install driver update. 5. Restart system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable audio driver
windowsTemporarily disable the SECOMN64 audio driver to prevent exploitation
Open Device Manager
Navigate to Sound, video and game controllers
Right-click SECOMN64 device
Select Disable device
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict local access to affected systems to trusted users only
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized driver loading
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Device Manager for SECOMN64 driver under Sound, video and game controllers. Check driver version against HP advisory.Check Version:
wmic path win32_pnpsigneddriver where "DeviceName like '%SECOMN64%'" get DeviceName, DriverVersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify driver version in Device Manager matches patched version from HP advisory. No SECOMN64 driver present if disabled.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Event ID 7045: Service installation
- Driver loading events for SECOMN64
- Privilege escalation attempts
Network Indicators:
- No network indicators - local exploit only
SIEM Query:
EventID=7045 AND ServiceName="*SECOMN64*" OR ProcessName="*SECOMN64*" AND CommandLine="*privilege*"