How severe is CVE-2019-25764?

CVE-2019-25764 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2019-25764 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25764?

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-2019-25764 published?

CVE-2019-25764 was published on 2026-07-17.

CVE-2019-25764

CVE-2019-25764 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-782.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-782
Published: 2026-07-17
Last modified: 2026-07-17

Description

**UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control in the ASUS AURA SYNC driver allows a local user to bypass the driver's verification and invoke arbitrary IOCTLs, resulting in privilege escalation. Refer to the 'End-of-Life Notice and Driver Update for Legacy ASUS Drivers ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25764?: **UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED** Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control in the ASUS AURA SYNC driver allows a local user to bypass the driver's verification and invoke arbitrary IOCTLs, resulting in privilege escalation. Refer to the 'End-of-Life Notice and Driver Update for Legacy ASUS Drivers ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
How severe is CVE-2019-25764?: CVE-2019-25764 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2019-25764 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25764?: 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-2019-25764 published?: CVE-2019-25764 was published on 2026-07-17.

References

https://www.asus.com/security-advisory

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