CVE-2026-94146: Write-what-where Condition in BioStar BIOS Update Utility
CVE-2026-94146 is a critical write-what-where vulnerability in BioStar BIOS Update Utility version 1.9.7.3. It arises from improper handling of PhysicalAddress and Size arguments in the IOCTL handler function sub_110BC within the BSMEM64_W10.sys driver. Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. Public exploit code exists, but no vendor response or patch has been provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in BioStar BIOS Update Utility 1.9.7.3 is due to a write-what-where condition caused by manipulation of PhysicalAddress and Size parameters in the IOCTL handler function sub_110BC of the BSMEM64_W10.sys driver. This flaw allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to write arbitrary data to arbitrary memory locations, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system compromise. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not issued any fix or advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform arbitrary memory writes, which may lead to privilege escalation or system compromise. The high CVSS score (9.3) reflects the critical nature of this flaw. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet, but public exploit code is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should avoid running the vulnerable version 1.9.7.3 of the BioStar BIOS Update Utility and restrict local access to trusted users only until a fix is released. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2026-94146: Write-what-where Condition in BioStar BIOS Update Utility
Description
CVE-2026-94146 is a critical write-what-where vulnerability in BioStar BIOS Update Utility version 1.9.7.3. It arises from improper handling of PhysicalAddress and Size arguments in the IOCTL handler function sub_110BC within the BSMEM64_W10.sys driver. Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. Public exploit code exists, but no vendor response or patch has been provided.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
BioStar
BIOS Update Utility
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in BioStar BIOS Update Utility 1.9.7.3 is due to a write-what-where condition caused by manipulation of PhysicalAddress and Size parameters in the IOCTL handler function sub_110BC of the BSMEM64_W10.sys driver. This flaw allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to write arbitrary data to arbitrary memory locations, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system compromise. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not issued any fix or advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform arbitrary memory writes, which may lead to privilege escalation or system compromise. The high CVSS score (9.3) reflects the critical nature of this flaw. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet, but public exploit code is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should avoid running the vulnerable version 1.9.7.3 of the BioStar BIOS Update Utility and restrict local access to trusted users only until a fix is released. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-20T20:31:10.779Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab0d9f455bf5e2cf570178c
Added to database: 09/21/2026, 07:17:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/21/2026, 07:31:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 08:16:53 UTC
Views: 19
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