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7.8

Windows Optimization Master driver can crash PC

CVE-2018-9050 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The driver file WoptiHWDetect.SYS in Windows Optimization Master version 7.99.13.604 can be triggered by a local user to make the computer stop working and display a blue screen. This happens because the driver does not properly check the data it receives. Apply any available update from the vendor or remove the software until a fix is released.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
windows_optimization_master_project windows_optimization_master 7.99.13.604
cpe:2.3:a:windows_optimization_master_project:windows_optimization_master:7.99.13.604:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In Windows Master (aka Windows Optimization Master) 7.99.13.604, the driver file (WoptiHWDetect.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact...
In Windows Master (aka Windows Optimization Master) 7.99.13.604, the driver file (WoptiHWDetect.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0xf100202d.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published27 Mar 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-9050 · NVD
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