How severe is CVE-2018-18535?

CVE-2018-18535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-18535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18535?

CVE-2018-18535 affects Asus Aura Sync Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18535?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-18535 published?

CVE-2018-18535 was published on 2018-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18535

CVE-2018-18535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Aura Sync Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Asus Aura Sync Firmware
Published: 2018-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Asusgio low-level driver in ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and earlier exposes functionality to read and write Machine Specific Registers (MSRs). This could be leveraged to execute arbitrary ring-0 code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18535?: The Asusgio low-level driver in ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and earlier exposes functionality to read and write Machine Specific Registers (MSRs). This could be leveraged to execute arbitrary ring-0 code.
How severe is CVE-2018-18535?: CVE-2018-18535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-18535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18535?: CVE-2018-18535 affects Asus Aura Sync Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-18535 published?: CVE-2018-18535 was published on 2018-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:aura_sync_firmware:1.07.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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