Vulnerability identifier: #VU16620
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:
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 Asusgio exposes a functionality to read and write Machine Specific Registers (MSRs). A local attacker can execute arbitrary ring-0 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
External links
http://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/asus-drivers-elevation-privilege-vulnerabilities
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.