How severe is CVE-2018-19320?

CVE-2018-19320 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-2018-19320 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-19320 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-10-24, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19320?

CVE-2018-19320 primarily affects Gigabyte Aorus Graphics Engine. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19320?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2018-19320 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-19320 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-11018. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-10-24).

When was CVE-2018-19320 published?

CVE-2018-19320 was published on 2018-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19320

CVE-2018-19320 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gigabyte Aorus Graphics Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-10-24).

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-10-24)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-11018
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-10-24)
Affected product: Gigabyte Aorus Graphics Engine
Published: 2018-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GDrv low-level driver in GIGABYTE APP Center v1.05.21 and earlier, AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE before 1.57, XTREME GAMING ENGINE before 1.26, and OC GURU II v2.08 exposes ring0 memcpy-like functionality that could allow a local attacker to take complete control of the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19320?: The GDrv low-level driver in GIGABYTE APP Center v1.05.21 and earlier, AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE before 1.57, XTREME GAMING ENGINE before 1.26, and OC GURU II v2.08 exposes ring0 memcpy-like functionality that could allow a local attacker to take complete control of the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2018-19320?: CVE-2018-19320 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-2018-19320 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2018-19320 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-10-24, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19320?: CVE-2018-19320 primarily affects Gigabyte Aorus Graphics Engine. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19320?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2018-19320 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-19320 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-11018. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-10-24).
When was CVE-2018-19320 published?: CVE-2018-19320 was published on 2018-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gigabyte:aorus_graphics_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gigabyte:app_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gigabyte:oc_guru_ii:2.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gigabyte:xtreme_gaming_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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