CVE-2019-16098: High severity msi afterburner vulnerability
The driver in Micro-Star MSI Afterburner 4.6.2.15658 (aka RTCore64.sys and RTCore32.sys) allows any authenticated user to read and write to arbitrary memory, I/O ports, and MSRs. This can be exploited for privilege escalation, code execution under high privileges, and information disclosure. These signed drivers can also be used to bypass the Microsoft driver-signing policy to deploy malicious code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16098?
CVE-2019-16098 has been classified with a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation and code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16098?
To mitigate CVE-2019-16098, users should update MSI Afterburner to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2019-16098?
CVE-2019-16098 can be exploited for privilege escalation, unauthorized code execution, and information disclosure.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-16098?
CVE-2019-16098 affects users of MSI Afterburner version 4.6.2.15658.
What is RTCore64.sys in relation to CVE-2019-16098?
RTCore64.sys is a driver associated with MSI Afterburner that has a vulnerability allowing arbitrary memory access under CVE-2019-16098.