CVE-2023-38817
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What it is
ReportedAn issue in Inspect Element Ltd Echo.ac v.5.2.1.0 allows a local attacker to gain privileges via a crafted command to the echo_driver.sys component. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the reported ability for user-mode applications to execute code as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM was "deactivated by Microsoft itself." Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.
NVD published: Oct 11, 2023 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026
What is affected
Reportedecho — anti_cheat_tool. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.
NVD published: Oct 11, 2023 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026
Urgency and basis
ReportedAct · 442.7
Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026
Exploitation evidence
Reportedkev-listed · VulnCheck KEV
VulnCheck KEV added: Sep 10, 2024 · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026
What to do
ReportedApply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 9, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 9, 2026
Evidence detail
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