Vulnerability identifier: #VU67995

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16098

CWE-ID: CWE-749

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
MSI Afterburner
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Micro-Star

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of insecure methods within the Micro-Star MSI Afterburner driver (RTCore64.sys and RTCore32.sys files). A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MSI Afterburner: 4.6.2.15658

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External links
http://github.com/Barakat/CVE-2019-16098

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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.