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CVE-2022-24138: IOBit Advanced System Care (Asc.exe) 15 and Action Download Center both download components of IOBit suite...

IOBit Advanced System Care (Asc.exe) 15 and Action Download Center both download components of IOBit suite into ProgramData folder, ProgramData folder has "rwx" permissions for unprivileged users. Low privilege users can use SetOpLock to wait for CreateProcess and switch the genuine component with a malicious executable thus gaining code execution as a high privilege user (Low Privilege -> high integrity ADMIN).

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Plain-English summary

This CVE describes a local privilege escalation in IOBit Advanced System Care 15 and Action Download Center. A low-privilege Windows user may be able to replace downloaded IOBit components stored under ProgramData and get code execution with high-integrity administrator privileges.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority endpoint hygiene and privilege-escalation risk where the named IOBit software is deployed. Business urgency depends on installation footprint because exploitation requires local low-privilege access.

Technical view

The issue is attributed to IOBit components being downloaded into ProgramData where unprivileged users have read, write, and execute permissions. The description says an attacker can use an opportunistic-lock timing technique around CreateProcess to swap a genuine component for a malicious executable, escalating from low privilege to high-integrity admin.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Windows systems running IOBit Advanced System Care 15 or Action Download Center. The source bundle provides no CPEs, precise build ranges, patch status, or broader affected product list.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. A public GitHub reference is cited, but the bundle does not prove exploitation in the wild or weaponized availability.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: the CVE description names the vulnerable behavior, but affected metadata is incomplete and severity is not scored. Do not assume additional IOBit versions or products without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IOBit vendor guidance for fixed versions or official mitigation.
  • Remove affected IOBit software where it is not operationally required.
  • Restrict local user access on shared or high-value Windows systems.
  • Review writable ProgramData locations tied to IOBit components.
  • Monitor for unexpected executable replacement before elevated launches.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory endpoints for IOBit Advanced System Care 15 and Action Download Center.
  • Confirm whether IOBit component directories under ProgramData are writable by unprivileged users.
  • Review EDR logs for unusual IOBit process ancestry or replaced executables.
  • Prioritize validation on multi-user workstations and administrator-operated systems.
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3

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