CVE Details
Basic Information
| Title | Code Execution / Escalation of Privileges in ThrottleStop |
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| Type | cve |
| Published | 2025-08-06T09:35:00.684Z |
| Modified | 2025-08-06T09:35:00.684Z |
Product Information
| Vendor | TechPowerUp |
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| Product | ThrottleStop |
| Version | 3.0.0.0 and possibly others |
CVSS Information
| Base Score | 8.7 (HIGH) |
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| Attack Vector | CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H |
AI Analysis
| AI Description | ThrottleStop.sys exposes insecure IOCTL interfaces, allowing arbitrary memory access. This can be exploited to execute code in kernel context, leading to privilege escalation and bypassing security protections. |
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| AI Severity | High |
| AI Vendor | TechPowerUp |
| AI Product | ThrottleStop |
| AI Version | 3.0.0.0 and possibly others |
Affected Products
- TechPowerUp ThrottleStop 3.0.0.0 and possibly others
Additional Information
| CWE List | CWE-782 |
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| Source | Kaspersky |
Description
ThrottleStop.sys, a legitimate driver, exposes two IOCTL interfaces that allow arbitrary read and write access to physical memory via the MmMapIoSpace function. This insecure implementation can be exploited by a malicious user-mode application to patch the running Windows kernel and invoke arbitrary kernel functions with ring-0 privileges. The vulnerability enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel context, resulting in privilege escalation and potential follow-on attacks, such as disabling security software or bypassing kernel-level protections. ThrottleStop.sys version 3.0.0.0 and possibly others are affected. Apply updates per vendor instructions.