CVE-2022-36438
First published: Tue Oct 18 2022(Updated: )
AsusSwitch.exe on ASUS personal computers (running Windows) sets weak file permissions, leading to local privilege escalation (this also can be used to delete files within the system arbitrarily). This affects ASUS System Control Interface 3 before 3.1.5.0, and AsusSwitch.exe before 1.0.10.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Asus Asusswitch | <1.0.10.0 | |
| ASUS System Control Interface | >=3.0.0.0<3.1.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://asus-my.sharepoint.com/personal/carinacw_li_asus_com/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fcarinacw%5Fli%5Fasus%5Fcom%2FDocuments%2FSecurity%2FCase%2D220713%2FAsus%20Switch%20LPE%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fcarinacw%5Fli%5Fasus%5Fcom%2FDocuments%2FSecurity%2FCase%2D220713&ga=1
- https://asus.com
- https://asus-my.sharepoint.com/personal/carinacw_li_asus_com/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fcarinacw_li_asus_com%2FDocuments%2FSecurity%2FCase-220713%2FAsus%20Switch%20LPE.pdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fcarinacw_li_asus_com%2FDocuments%2FSecurity%2FCase-220713&ga=1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-36438.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36438?
The severity of CVE-2022-36438 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-36438?
ASUS System Control Interface versions before 3.1.5.0 and AsusSwitch.exe before 1.0.10.0 are affected by CVE-2022-36438.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-36438?
CVE-2022-36438 allows local privilege escalation and arbitrary file deletion within the system.
How can I fix CVE-2022-36438?
To fix CVE-2022-36438, update ASUS System Control Interface to version 3.1.5.0 or later and update AsusSwitch.exe to version 1.0.10.0 or later.
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