Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects Windows Master, also called Windows Optimization Master, version 7.99.13.604. Its WoptiHWDetect.SYS driver can let a local user crash Windows with a blue screen. Business risk is mainly endpoint availability loss unless later evidence confirms broader impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted endpoint availability risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize environments where the affected optimization software is broadly deployed or used on critical workstations.
Technical view
The issue is improper validation of input values by WoptiHWDetect.SYS when handling IOCTL 0xf1002007. The CVE describes local denial of service and possible unspecified other impact, but provides no CVSS score, CWE, vendor fix, or detailed affected CPE data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows systems running Windows Master or Windows Optimization Master 7.99.13.604 with WoptiHWDetect.SYS installed or loaded. The source evidence indicates local access is required.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a public GitHub proof-of-concept reference focused on BSOD behavior. CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not support claims of active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The affected array is generic, while the description names Windows Master 7.99.13.604 and WoptiHWDetect.SYS. The claimed impact beyond BSOD is unspecified, so avoid assuming privilege escalation or code execution.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Windows systems for Windows Master or Windows Optimization Master 7.99.13.604.
- Check vendor guidance for updates, removal guidance, or replacement software.
- Remove or disable the product where it is not business-required.
- Restrict local software installation and administrative access on endpoints.
- Monitor endpoint crash telemetry for WoptiHWDetect.SYS references.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WoptiHWDetect.SYS exists on in-scope Windows endpoints.
- Confirm installed product name and version against 7.99.13.604.
- Review EDR or system crash records for WoptiHWDetect.SYS involvement.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable driver is absent, unloaded, or vendor-fixed.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/D0neMkj/POC_BSOD/tree/master/Windows%20Optimization%20master/0xf1002007CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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