Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable Anti-Cheat Expert Windows kernel driver can let someone who already has local user access gain much higher Windows privileges. This is not a remote break-in issue, but it matters because kernel anti-cheat drivers run with deep system access and can turn a limited foothold into System or PPL-level control.
Executive priority
Prioritize as a controlled endpoint hygiene issue, especially on shared, developer, gaming, or unmanaged Windows systems. It is below remote-code-execution urgency but should be remediated because vulnerable kernel drivers can amplify an existing compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2024-22830 is CWE-284 improper access control in ACE-BASE.sys version 1.0.2202.6217. The CVSS 3.1 vector is local, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Sources describe escalation from regular user to System or PPL level.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems where Anti-Cheat Expert's ACE-BASE.sys version 1.0.2202.6217 is installed or loaded. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs, games, enterprise products, fixed versions, or package distribution paths.
Exploitation context
The CVE requires local access as a regular user. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat internet-wide remote exploitation claims as unsupported by the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse outside the CVE description and public report reference. The affected product fields are listed as n/a, and no fixed version is provided in the bundle. Keep analysis bounded to ACE-BASE.sys 1.0.2202.6217 and local privilege escalation.
Mitigation direction
- Check Anti-Cheat Expert guidance for fixed versions or removal instructions.
- Remove or disable ACE-BASE.sys if it is not operationally required.
- Restrict software that installs kernel anti-cheat drivers to approved systems.
- Use endpoint controls to block known vulnerable driver versions after testing.
- Monitor for unexpected ACE-BASE.sys loading on managed Windows endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows endpoints for ACE-BASE.sys version 1.0.2202.6217.
- Confirm whether the driver is present, installed, or actively loaded.
- Map affected hosts to business owners and installed applications.
- Review endpoint telemetry for suspicious local privilege escalation indicators.
- Verify vendor guidance before declaring remediation complete.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-284: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.83.4CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://intl.anticheatexpert.com/#/tool-centerCVE reference, mitre
- https://www.defencetech.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Report-CVE-2024-22830.pdfCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Access Control
Improper Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.