PatchTheCVECVE-2018-16712: IObit Advanced SystemCare, which includes Monitor_win10_x64.sys or Monitor_win7_x64.sys, 1.2.0.5 (and possibly
CVE-2018-16712 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting advanced systemcare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
IObit Advanced SystemCare, which includes Monitor_win10_x64.sys or Monitor_win7_x64.sys, 1.2.0.5 (and possibly earlier versions) allows a user to send a specially crafted IOCTL 0x9C406104 to read physical memory.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2018-09-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-16712?
advanced systemcare: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-16712 being exploited?
CVE-2018-16712 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-2018-16712 affect?
CVE-2018-16712 affects advanced systemcare. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). IObit Advanced SystemCare, which includes Monitor_win10_x64.sys or Monitor_win7_x64.sys, 1.2.0.5 (and possibly earlier versions) allows a user to send a specially crafted IOCTL 0x9C406104 to read physical memory.
How urgent is CVE-2018-16712?
Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference
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