What is CVE-2022-44898?

CVE-2022-44898 is a vulnerability in the MsIo64.sys component of Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 that allows attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.

How severe is CVE-2022-44898?

The severity of CVE-2022-44898 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can I fix CVE-2022-44898?

To fix CVE-2022-44898, it is recommended to update Asus Aura Sync to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

Are there any references related to CVE-2022-44898?

Yes, you can find references related to CVE-2022-44898 at the following links: [Reference 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174447/MsIo64-LOLDriver-Memory-Corruption.html), [Reference 2](https://heegong.github.io/posts/ASUS-AuraSync-Kernel-Stack-Based-Buffer-Overflow-Local-Privilege-Escalation/), [Reference 3](https://www.asus.com/campaign/aura/us/download.php).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-44898

high

7.8

CWE

787

14/12/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2022-44898

Q: How does CVE-2022-44898 affect Asus Aura Sync?

CVE-2022-44898 affects Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 by allowing attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges.

First published: Wed Dec 14 2022(Updated: )

The MsIo64.sys component in Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 does not properly validate input to IOCTL 0x80102040, 0x80102044, 0x80102050, and 0x80102054, allowing attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Asus Aura Sync	<=1.07.79
	<=1.07.79

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44898?
CVE-2022-44898 is a vulnerability in the MsIo64.sys component of Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 that allows attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.
How severe is CVE-2022-44898?
The severity of CVE-2022-44898 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2022-44898 affect Asus Aura Sync?
CVE-2022-44898 affects Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 by allowing attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges.
How can I fix CVE-2022-44898?
To fix CVE-2022-44898, it is recommended to update Asus Aura Sync to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
Are there any references related to CVE-2022-44898?
Yes, you can find references related to CVE-2022-44898 at the following links: [Reference 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174447/MsIo64-LOLDriver-Memory-Corruption.html), [Reference 2](https://heegong.github.io/posts/ASUS-AuraSync-Kernel-Stack-Based-Buffer-Overflow-Local-Privilege-Escalation/), [Reference 3](https://www.asus.com/campaign/aura/us/download.php).

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