CVE-2018-10710 : What You Need to Know

ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI versions prior to specified versions contain low-level drivers with vulnerabilities that could allow local attackers to gain higher privileges.

Understanding CVE-2018-10710

This CVE identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI.

What is CVE-2018-10710?

The affected versions of ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI contain low-level drivers that can access and modify physical memory, potentially enabling attackers with local access to elevate their privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10710

The vulnerability could be exploited by local attackers to gain higher privileges on the system, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10710

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The low-level drivers AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys in ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI versions before specified releases allow unauthorized access and modification of physical memory, leading to privilege escalation.

Affected Systems and Versions

ASRock RGBLED versions prior to v1.0.35.1
A-Tuning versions prior to v3.0.210
F-Stream versions prior to v3.0.210
RestartToUEFI versions prior to v1.0.6.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with local access can exploit the vulnerability by leveraging the capabilities of the low-level drivers to read and write arbitrary physical memory, thereby escalating their privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-10710 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI to the latest patched versions.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities indicating potential exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access rights for users and processes.
Regularly audit and review system configurations to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by ASRock for the affected products to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.