Vulnerability identifier: #VU16619

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18536

CWE-ID: CWE-782

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aura Sync
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Asus

Description

The vulnerability allows a local unauthenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target device.

The weakness exists due to both GLCKIo and Asusgio expose a functionality to read/write data from/to IO ports. A local attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Aura Sync: 1.06.95 - 1.07.22

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External links
http://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/asus-drivers-elevation-privilege-vulnerabilities

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.