High · published December 22, 2018
CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 89.3th percentile for exploit probability.
⚡ A local attacker can exploit a tiny flaw in GIGABYTE's drivers to gain complete control of your system! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky repairman who walks into your home with a spare key, claiming to fix a leaky faucet, but ends up rummaging through your personal belongings instead. It’s a small entry point, but the access it grants is huge! If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive data, install malicious software, or even take over your entire system — imagine them having the run of your digital house! The potential for damage is absolutely devastating.
Think of it like a sneaky repairman who walks into your home with a spare key, claiming to fix a leaky faucet, but ends up rummaging through your personal belongings instead. It’s a small entry point, but the access it grants is huge! The flaw in the GDrv low-level driver exposes memcpy-like functionality in ring0, enabling local attackers to manipulate system memory at a high privilege level. This could lead to arbitrary code execution, bypassing normal security measures.
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive data, install malicious software, or even take over your entire system — imagine them having the run of your digital house! The potential for damage is absolutely devastating. Immediately update the GIGABYTE APP Center to version 1.05.22 or later, and ensure that AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE, XTREME GAMING ENGINE, and OC GURU II are all patched to their latest versions. Regularly monitor for updates from GIGABYTE to stay secure. You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your system and keep those cyber-villains at bay. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gigabyte/aorus_graphics_engine | < 1.57 | 1.57 |
| gigabyte/app_center | < 19.0422.1 | 19.0422.1 |
| gigabyte/oc_guru_ii | all versions | — |
| gigabyte/xtreme_gaming_engine | < 1.26 | 1.26 |