CVE-2009-0656: Asus SmartLogon 1.0.0005 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass "security functions" by presenting...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns a legacy Asus laptop face-recognition login feature that could be fooled by an image resembling the enrolled user. The attacker needs physical proximity, so this is not an internet-facing issue, but it undermines confidence in SmartLogon as a security control. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy notebooks still using Asus SmartLogon 1.0.0005 or related face-recognition login as an authentication factor. General Windows, web, or network exposure is not supported by the provided sources. Prioritize this where legacy laptops still use face recognition for login, especially in shared, travel, or high-sensitivity environments. It is not a broad remote compromise issue, but it weakens endpoint access control and should not remain a primary authentication mechanism. Mitigation focus: Do not rely on Asus SmartLogon face recognition as a sole authentication control.; Check Asus or device-vendor guidance for updates, removal, or replacement instructions.; Require passwords or stronger authentication for affected laptops..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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