{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","favicon":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/favicon-32x32.png","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/cpes/cpe2.3oasrockrgb_driver_firmware-/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","icon":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/apple-touch-icon.png","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":["cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:o:asrock:rgb_driver_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*"],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2022-37969"},{"cvss":5.5,"id":"CVE-2020-15368"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["vulnerable-driver","privilege-escalation","persistence","windows"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis brief focuses on the detection of vulnerable Windows drivers being loaded into the system, which is a common tactic used by threat actors to achieve persistence and/or escalate privileges. The loading of these drivers can be indicative of ongoing exploitation attempts. This behavior is detected via analysis of Windows Sysmon Event ID 6, which logs driver loading events. Attackers leverage vulnerable drivers to bypass security controls and execute arbitrary code at elevated privilege levels. Successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and sensitive data exfiltration. This activity is particularly relevant due to the increasing number of publicly known vulnerable drivers and readily available exploitation techniques. Some drivers are intentionally backdoored, while others have flaws that are exploited.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker gains initial access to the system through various means, such as exploiting a vulnerability in a user-mode application or through social engineering.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies a vulnerable driver present on the system or deploys a malicious vulnerable driver to disk.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages a known exploit (e.g., CVE-2022-37969) to load the vulnerable driver into the kernel.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon successful loading, the vulnerable driver can be used to overwrite critical system data or execute arbitrary code within the kernel context.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker utilizes the elevated privileges gained through the vulnerable driver to inject malicious code into other processes or modify system configurations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker establishes persistence by creating new services, modifying registry keys, or planting backdoors within the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith elevated privileges and persistence established, the attacker can now perform further malicious activities, such as data exfiltration or lateral movement.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker achieves their objective, such as deploying ransomware, stealing sensitive data, or disrupting critical systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompromise via vulnerable driver exploitation can have severe consequences. Successful exploitation grants attackers SYSTEM level privileges, enabling them to bypass security controls, disable security products, and gain complete control over the compromised system. This can lead to data theft, ransomware deployment, and disruption of critical business operations. There are various vulnerable drivers present in many Windows systems.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable Sysmon Event ID 6 to monitor driver loading events on Windows endpoints to enable the rules below.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rules provided to detect the loading of known vulnerable drivers (e.g., based on \u003ccode\u003eImageLoaded\u003c/code\u003e field and cross-referencing with lists of known vulnerable drivers) and tune for your environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly review and update the list of known vulnerable drivers used in the detection rules to incorporate newly discovered vulnerabilities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement driver block rules using Windows Defender Application Control to prevent the loading of known vulnerable drivers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate any alerts generated by these rules promptly to identify and contain potential exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-10-05T12:30:10Z","date_published":"2024-01-02T12:00:00Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-vulnerable-driver-load/","summary":"Detection of loading known vulnerable Windows drivers that may indicate persistence or privilege escalation attempts via exploitation.","title":"Detection of Vulnerable Driver Loading on Windows Systems","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-vulnerable-driver-load/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed - Cpe:2.3:o:asrock:rgb_driver_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}