CVE-2019-15084: Realtek Waves MaxxAudio driver 1.6.2.0, as used on Dell laptops, installs with incorrect file permissions

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-15084 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting waves maxx audio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Realtek Waves MaxxAudio driver 1.6.2.0, as used on Dell laptops, installs with incorrect file permissions. As a result, a local attacker can escalate to SYSTEM.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2019-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maxx

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-16 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maxx waves maxx audio DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy waves-maxx-audio || rpm -q waves-maxx-audio || waves-maxx-audio --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison waves-maxx-audio sudo apt install waves-maxx-audio=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold waves-maxx-audio

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list waves-maxx-audio sudo dnf downgrade waves-maxx-audio-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add waves-maxx-audio

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MaxxAudio Drivers WavesSysSvc64.exe 1.6.2.0 - Local Privilege Escalation

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-15084?

waves maxx audio: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-15084 being exploited?

CVE-2019-15084 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-15084 affect?

CVE-2019-15084 affects waves maxx audio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Realtek Waves MaxxAudio driver 1.6.2.0, as used on Dell laptops, installs with incorrect file permissions. As a result, a local attacker can escalate to SYSTEM.

How urgent is CVE-2019-15084?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-13208 HIGH 7.3 DOWNGRADE WavesSysSvc in Waves MAXX Audio allows privilege escalation because the General registry key has Full Control

References

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