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5.4
ASUS ROG Driver Installation Can Give Attackers System-Level Access
CVE-2026-1878
Summary
The ASUS ROG driver installation process has a security flaw that allows attackers to gain complete control of a computer. This is a serious issue, as it can be exploited by malware to take over a system. ASUS has released a security update to fix this vulnerability, which should be installed as soon as possible.
Original title
An Insufficient Integrity Verification vulnerability in the ASUS ROG peripheral driver installation process allows privilege escalation to SYSTEM. The vulnerability is due to improper access contro...
Original description
An Insufficient Integrity Verification vulnerability in the ASUS ROG peripheral driver installation process allows privilege escalation to SYSTEM. The vulnerability is due to improper access control on the installation directory, which enables the exploitation of a race condition where the legitimate installer is substituted with an unexpected payload immediately after download, resulting in arbitrary code execution. Refer to the "Security Update for ASUS ROG peripheral driver" section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
nvd CVSS4.0
5.4
Vulnerability type
CWE-494
Published: 12 Mar 2026 · Updated: 14 Mar 2026 · First seen: 12 Mar 2026