How severe is CVE-2018-18537?

CVE-2018-18537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-18537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18537?

CVE-2018-18537 affects Asus Aura Sync Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18537?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-18537 published?

CVE-2018-18537 was published on 2018-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18537

CVE-2018-18537 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Asus Aura Sync Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st 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 GLCKIo low-level driver in ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and earlier exposes a path to write an arbitrary DWORD to an arbitrary address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18537?: The GLCKIo low-level driver in ASUS Aura Sync v1.07.22 and earlier exposes a path to write an arbitrary DWORD to an arbitrary address.
How severe is CVE-2018-18537?: CVE-2018-18537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-18537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18537?: CVE-2018-18537 affects Asus Aura Sync Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18537?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-18537 published?: CVE-2018-18537 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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