CVE-2018-10712 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI software versions prior to specified versions contain low-level drivers that could be exploited by attackers to execute code with elevated privileges.

Understanding CVE-2018-10712

What is CVE-2018-10712?

The CVE-2018-10712 vulnerability involves two low-level drivers, AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys, in ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI software versions before specific releases. These drivers allow access to input/output ports, creating a potential security risk.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10712

Exploiting this vulnerability could enable an attacker to execute malicious code with elevated privileges, posing a significant security threat to affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10712

Vulnerability Description

The AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys drivers in ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI versions before specified releases expose functionality to read/write data from/to IO ports, providing an opportunity for unauthorized code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

By leveraging the capabilities of the low-level drivers, attackers can access input/output ports, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update ASRock RGBLED, A-Tuning, F-Stream, and RestartToUEFI software to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior that could indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software to prevent known vulnerabilities from being exploited.
Implement strong access controls and user permissions to limit the impact of potential security breaches.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by ASRock for the affected software versions.