CVE-2022-36438
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CVE-2022-36438 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AsusSwitch.exe on ASUS personal computers (running Windows) sets weak file permissions, leading to local privilege escalation (this also can be used to delete files within the system arbitrarily). This affects ASUS System Control Interface 3 before 3.1.5.0, and AsusSwitch.exe before 1.0.10.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
AsusSwitch.exe on ASUS personal computers (running Windows) sets weak file permissions, leading to local privilege escalation (this also can be used to delete files within the system arbitrarily). This affects ASUS System Control Interface 3 before 3.1.5.0, and AsusSwitch.exe before 1.0.10.0.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Asusswitch | < 1.0.10.0 |
| Asus | System Control Interface | >= 3.0.0.0, < 3.1.5.0 |
References
- https://asus.comVendor Advisory
- https://asus.comVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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