CVE-2022-44898

Name: CVE-2022-44898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-14T15:15:10.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44898 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The MsIo64.sys component in Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 does not properly validate input to IOCTL 0x80102040, 0x80102044, 0x80102050, and 0x80102054, allowing attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MsIo64.sys component in Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 does not properly validate input to IOCTL 0x80102040, 0x80102044, 0x80102050, and 0x80102054, allowing attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Aura Sync	<= 1.07.79

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174447/MsIo64-LOLDriver-Memory-Corruption.html
https://heegong.github.io/posts/ASUS-AuraSync-Kernel-Stack-Based-Buffer-Overflow-Local-Privilege-Escalation/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.asus.com/campaign/aura/us/download.phpProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://www.asus.com/content/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174447/MsIo64-LOLDriver-Memory-Corruption.html
https://heegong.github.io/posts/ASUS-AuraSync-Kernel-Stack-Based-Buffer-Overflow-Local-Privilege-Escalation/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.asus.com/campaign/aura/us/download.phpProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://www.asus.com/content/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44898?

How severe is CVE-2022-44898?

CVE-2022-44898 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44898?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST