Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58 through a kernel driver, Monitor_x86.sys. A local user may be able to crash the system with a blue screen. The public record also says unspecified other impact is possible, but does not define it.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted endpoint stability risk, not a confirmed remote compromise issue. Prioritize systems where shared workstations, kiosk use, or low-trust local accounts make local denial of service more plausible.
Technical view
Monitor_x86.sys fails to validate input values for IOCTL 0x9c4060cc. The documented impact is local denial of service through BSOD, with possible unspecified additional impact. The source bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE, vendor advisory, patch details, or confirmed broader exploitation details.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to systems running Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58 with the vulnerable Monitor_x86.sys driver present or loaded. The bundle does not provide complete affected CPEs or version ranges beyond that named version.
Exploitation context
The issue requires local user access according to the CVE description. A public GitHub reference exists for a BSOD proof of concept. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The public evidence is thin: no CVSS vector, CWE, CPEs, advisory, or patch statement are included. The GitHub reference indicates a BSOD proof of concept, but the bundle does not substantiate privilege escalation or active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor guidance for fixed or supported versions.
- Remove or disable the software if it is not required.
- Limit local user access on affected endpoints.
- Prioritize replacement if the product version is unsupported.
- Monitor for crashes involving Monitor_x86.sys.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58.
- Confirm whether Monitor_x86.sys is present or loaded.
- Review endpoint crash logs for Monitor_x86.sys references.
- Check vendor or support channels for remediation guidance.
- Verify affected systems do not grant unnecessary local access.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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/Advanced%20SystemCare%20Utimate/Monitor_win7_x86.sys-0x9c4060ccCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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