ASUS System Control Interface Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability Leading to Blue Screen of Death

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing out-of-bounds read has been identified in the IOCTL handler of the ASUS System Control Interface. This vulnerability can be exploited by a local user to cause a system crash, resulting in a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The issue arises from a read size that exceeds the allocated buffer size.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a system crash, causing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).

Remediation

Users can refer to the 'Security Update for MyASUS' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for guidance on applying the latest update.

Added: May 8, 2026, 3:20 AM
Updated: May 8, 2026, 3:20 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
0.8
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
7.8
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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