CVE-2024-12661: IObit Advanced SystemCare Utimate IOCTL AscRegistryFilter.sys 0x8001E024 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 rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function 0x8001E024 in the library AscRegistryFilter.sys of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be approached locally. 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

2 affected components
IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate<=17.0.0
IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate<=17.0.0

Event History

Dec 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12661?

CVE-2024-12661 has been rated as problematic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12661?

To fix CVE-2024-12661, update IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate to the latest version beyond 17.0.0.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2024-12661?

CVE-2024-12661 affects the IOCTL Handler function in the AscRegistryFilter.sys library.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12661?

CVE-2024-12661 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability.

5

Which versions of IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate are vulnerable to CVE-2024-12661?

Versions up to and including 17.0.0 of IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate are vulnerable to CVE-2024-12661.

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