CVE-2018-9046 describes an input validation vulnerability in the WoptiHWDetect.SYS driver within Windows Master (aka Windows Optimization Master) version 7.99.13.604. A local attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted input to IOCtl 0xf100282d, leading to a denial of service (Blue Screen of Death) or potentially other unspecified impacts. This vulnerability carries a high CVSSv3 score of 7.8, indicating a low attack complexity and requiring local user privileges, with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.99.13.604CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:windows_optimization_master_project:windows_optimization_master:7.99.13.604:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.