CVE-2020-9756 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Patriot Viper RGB Driver 1.1 and prior versions expose IOCTL, allowing insufficient access control, potentially enabling a local user to run code with elevated privileges.

Understanding CVE-2020-9756

What is CVE-2020-9756?

The vulnerability in Patriot Viper RGB Driver versions 1.1 and earlier permits a local user with low privileges to read/write 1/2/4 bytes from or to an IO port, leveraging IOCTL Codes 0x80102050 and 0x80102054.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9756

This vulnerability could be exploited in various ways to execute code with elevated privileges on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9756

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in Patriot Viper RGB Driver versions 1.1 and below allows insufficient access control, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Patriot Viper RGB Driver
Vendor: N/A
Versions: 1.1 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

Local user with low privileges can read/write 1/2/4 bytes from or to an IO port
Leveraging IOCTL Codes 0x80102050 and 0x80102054

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches or updates provided by the vendor
Monitor for any unauthorized system changes or activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege for user accounts
Regularly update and patch software and drivers

Patching and Updates

Check for and apply any security updates released by Patriot Viper for the RGB Driver