CVE-2018-10709: The AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys low-level drivers in ASRock RGBLED before v1.0.35.1, A-Tuning before v3.0.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-10709?

a-tuning: upgrade to 3.0.210; f-stream: upgrade to 3.0.210; restart to uefi: upgrade to 1.0.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-10709 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10709 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-10709 affect?

CVE-2018-10709 affects a-tuning, f-stream, restart to uefi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys low-level drivers in ASRock RGBLED before v1.0.35.1, A-Tuning before v3.0.210, F-Stream before v3.0.210, and RestartToUEFI before v1.0.6.2 expose functionality to read and write CR register values. This c

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-10709?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-10709 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting a-tuning, f-stream, restart to uefi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys low-level drivers in ASRock RGBLED before v1.0.35.1, A-Tuning before v3.0.210, F-Stream before v3.0.210, and RestartToUEFI before v1.0.6.2 expose functionality to read and write CR register values. This could be leveraged in a number of ways to ultimately run code with elevated privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2018-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: asrock

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-30 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

asrock a-tuning UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.210

Fixed in: 3.0.210

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a-tuning || rpm -q a-tuning || a-tuning --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.210 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade a-tuning

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade a-tuning

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

asrock f-stream UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.210

Fixed in: 3.0.210

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy f-stream || rpm -q f-stream || f-stream --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.210 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade f-stream

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade f-stream

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

asrock restart to uefi UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.6.2

Fixed in: 1.0.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy restart-to-uefi || rpm -q restart-to-uefi || restart-to-uefi --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade restart-to-uefi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade restart-to-uefi

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

asrock rgbled UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.35.1

Fixed in: 1.0.35.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rgbled || rpm -q rgbled || rgbled --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.35.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rgbled

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rgbled

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ASRock Drivers - Privilege Escalation

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-10709?

a-tuning: upgrade to 3.0.210; f-stream: upgrade to 3.0.210; restart to uefi: upgrade to 1.0.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-10709 being exploited?

CVE-2018-10709 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-10709 affect?

CVE-2018-10709 affects a-tuning, f-stream, restart to uefi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys low-level drivers in ASRock RGBLED before v1.0.35.1, A-Tuning before v3.0.210, F-Stream before v3.0.210, and RestartToUEFI before v1.0.6.2 expose functionality to read and write CR register values. This c

How urgent is CVE-2018-10709?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-10712 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE The AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys low-level drivers in ASRock RGBLED before v1.0.35.1, A-Tuning before v3.0.
CVE-2018-10711 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE The AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys low-level drivers in ASRock RGBLED before v1.0.35.1, A-Tuning before v3.0.
CVE-2018-10710 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE The AsrDrv101.sys and AsrDrv102.sys low-level drivers in ASRock RGBLED before v1.0.35.1, A-Tuning before v3.0.

References

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