CVE-2018-18536 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and older versions contain vulnerabilities that allow low-level drivers to access IO ports, potentially leading to code execution with elevated privileges.

Understanding CVE-2018-18536

ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and earlier versions are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the GLCKIo and Asusgio low-level drivers.

What is CVE-2018-18536?

The GLCKIo and Asusgio low-level drivers in ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and earlier versions expose functionality to read/write data from/to IO ports, enabling attackers to run code with elevated privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2018-18536

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of system configurations, and execution of malicious code with elevated permissions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-18536

ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and older versions are susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the low-level drivers.

Vulnerability Description

The GLCKIo and Asusgio drivers in ASUS Aura Sync allow unauthorized access to IO ports, providing an avenue for executing code with elevated privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and older

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by leveraging the low-level drivers to access IO ports, enabling them to execute code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-18536, users should take immediate steps and adopt long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable ASUS Aura Sync until a patch is available
Monitor vendor updates for security patches

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and drivers
Implement least privilege access controls

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by ASUS to mitigate the vulnerability