CVE-2018-18535
First published: Wed Dec 26 2018(Updated: )
The Asusgio low-level driver in ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and earlier exposes functionality to read and write Machine Specific Registers (MSRs). This could be leveraged to execute arbitrary ring-0 code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Asus Aura Sync Firmware | =1.07.22 | |
| Asus Aura Sync |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Asusgio low-level driver vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Asusgio low-level driver vulnerability is CVE-2018-18535.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18535?
The severity of CVE-2018-18535 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-18535?
The affected software for CVE-2018-18535 is Asus Aura Sync Firmware version 1.07.22 and earlier.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by leveraging the exposed functionality in the Asusgio low-level driver to read and write Machine Specific Registers (MSRs), allowing for the execution of arbitrary ring-0 code.
Are there any references for CVE-2018-18535?
Yes, there are some references for CVE-2018-18535 which can be found at the following links: [Link 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150893/ASUS-Driver-Privilege-Escalation.html), [Link 2](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/34), [Link 3](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106250).
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