CVE-2024-33226

An issue in the component Access64.sys of Wistron Corporation TBT Force Power Control v1.0.0.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary…

Critical · published May 22, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
36.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty IOCTL request is all it takes to exploit this vulnerability in Wistron’s Access64.sys. It’s like a sneaky delivery man who can open any door just by presenting a cleverly forged package! Think of Access64.sys as the front desk of a high-security hotel. If someone hands over a fake reservation, they could waltz right in and access exclusive rooms—leading to a major hotel heist! An attacker could escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary code, leading to a complete takeover of the system. This could mean anything from stealing sensitive data to installing malware without anyone noticing—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of Access64.sys as the front desk of a high-security hotel. If someone hands over a fake reservation, they could waltz right in and access exclusive rooms—leading to a major hotel heist! The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the IOCTL requests handled by Access64.sys, enabling them to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges, which can compromise the entire system.

What to do

An attacker could escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary code, leading to a complete takeover of the system. This could mean anything from stealing sensitive data to installing malware without anyone noticing—absolutely devastating! Update to Wistron TBT Force Power Control v1.0.0.1 immediately to close this security gap. Regularly audit your access control and consider implementing additional monitoring to catch unusual requests. Security hero status: activated! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, patch up, and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00436 · 36.8th percentile
Published
2024-05-22T15:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAY 15:17Z
    An issue in the component Access64.sys of Wistron Corporation TBT Force Power Control v1.0.0.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary…
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