How severe is CVE-2019-10709?

CVE-2019-10709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10709?

CVE-2019-10709 affects Asus Precision Touchpad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10709?

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

When was CVE-2019-10709 published?

CVE-2019-10709 was published on 2019-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10709

CVE-2019-10709 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Asus Precision Touchpad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Asus Precision Touchpad
Published: 2019-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AsusPTPFilter.sys on Asus Precision TouchPad 11.0.0.25 hardware has a Pool Overflow associated with the \\.\AsusTP device, leading to a DoS or potentially privilege escalation via a crafted DeviceIoControl call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10709?: AsusPTPFilter.sys on Asus Precision TouchPad 11.0.0.25 hardware has a Pool Overflow associated with the \\.\AsusTP device, leading to a DoS or potentially privilege escalation via a crafted DeviceIoControl call.
How severe is CVE-2019-10709?: CVE-2019-10709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10709?: CVE-2019-10709 affects Asus Precision Touchpad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-10709 published?: CVE-2019-10709 was published on 2019-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:asus:precision_touchpad:11.0.0.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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