Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE concerns a vulnerable driver in Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58. A local user could crash a Windows system, causing a blue screen. The public record also says other impact is possible, but does not define it. There is no cited evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted endpoint hygiene issue, not an enterprise emergency. Prioritize removal or vendor-approved update on managed Windows systems, especially shared workstations or environments where local users are not fully trusted.
Technical view
Monitor_x86.sys in Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58 does not validate input values for IOCTL 0x9c4060d0. The documented result is local denial of service through BSOD, with unspecified additional impact possible. No CVSS, CWE, vendor fix, or affected CPE detail is provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Windows endpoints running Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58 with Monitor_x86.sys installed. Because the issue requires local user access, internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. A public GitHub reference appears related to BSOD proof-of-concept material, but the sources do not establish real-world exploitation, privilege escalation, or remote attackability.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS vector, no CWE mapping, no vendor advisory, and no precise affected platform list beyond Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58 and Monitor_x86.sys. Avoid assuming privilege escalation without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58 and Monitor_x86.sys.
- Check vendor guidance for an update, removal path, or fixed driver.
- Remove or upgrade the affected software where business need is low.
- Restrict local interactive access on systems retaining the driver.
- Monitor endpoints for crashes associated with Monitor_x86.sys.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Monitor_x86.sys exists on managed Windows endpoints.
- Verify installed Advanced SystemCare Ultimate versions through software inventory.
- Review Windows crash records for Monitor_x86.sys involvement.
- Confirm remediation by checking the driver is removed or vendor-updated.
- Document exceptions where the product remains installed.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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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/Advanced%20SystemCare%20Utimate/Monitor_win7_x86.sys-0x9c4060d0CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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