CVE-2022-44898
CVE-2022-44898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Aura Sync 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Asus Aura Sync
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The MsIo64.sys component in Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 does not properly validate input to IOCTL 0x80102040, 0x80102044, 0x80102050, and 0x80102054, allowing attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-44898?
- The MsIo64.sys component in Asus Aura Sync through v1.07.79 does not properly validate input to IOCTL 0x80102040, 0x80102044, 0x80102050, and 0x80102054, allowing attackers to trigger a memory corruption and cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or escalate privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.
- How severe is CVE-2022-44898?
- CVE-2022-44898 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-2022-44898 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-44898?
- CVE-2022-44898 affects Asus Aura Sync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-44898?
- 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-2022-44898 published?
- CVE-2022-44898 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174447/MsIo64-LOLDriver-Memory-Corruption.html
- https://heegong.github.io/posts/ASUS-AuraSync-Kernel-Stack-Based-Buffer-Overflow-Local-Privilege-Escalation/
- https://www.asus.com/campaign/aura/us/download.php
- https://www.asus.com/content/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:asus:aura_sync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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