CVE-2024-12659: IObit Advanced SystemCare Utimate IOCTL AscRegistryFilter.sys 0x8001E004 null pointer dereference

Published Dec 16, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in IObit Advanced SystemCare Utimate up to 17.0.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function 0x8001E004 in the library AscRegistryFilter.sys of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate<=17.0.0

Event History

Dec 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12659?

CVE-2024-12659 has been classified as problematic due to its potential impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12659?

To fix CVE-2024-12659, users should update IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate to version 17.0.1 or higher.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-12659?

CVE-2024-12659 affects IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate versions up to and including 17.0.0.

4

What is the exploit type for CVE-2024-12659?

CVE-2024-12659 involves a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the IOCTL handler.

5

What component does CVE-2024-12659 impact?

CVE-2024-12659 impacts the AscRegistryFilter.sys library within IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate.

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