Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in WinRing0x64.sys in Moo0 System Monitor 1.83. The vulnerable driver exposes a wrmsr instruction via IOCTL 0x9C402088 and does not properly filter the Model Specific Register (MSR). Allowing arbitrary MSR writes can lead to Ring-0 code execution and escalation of privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moo0 | System Monitor | 1.83 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/FEYE-2019-0004/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/FEYE-2019-0004/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-7240?
CVE-2019-7240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in WinRing0x64.sys in Moo0 System Monitor 1.83. The vulnerable driver exposes a wrmsr instruction via IOCTL 0x9C402088 and does not properly filter the Model Specific Register ...
How severe is CVE-2019-7240?
CVE-2019-7240 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-7240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moo0 System Monitor.