Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 7, 2026· Updated Jul 28, 2026
MSI KernCoreLib64.sys Privilege Escalation via IOCTL Handlers
CVE-2026-57851
Description
MSI Feature Manager contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the KernCoreLib64.sys kernel driver that allows any locally logged-on user to perform arbitrary physical memory read/write and unrestricted I/O port operations by accessing exposed IOCTL handlers without administrator privileges. Attackers can exploit the accessible device object through IOCTL handlers to manipulate kernel objects, tamper with kernel-mode callbacks, bypass Protected Process Light protections, and disable security software.
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References
1- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/msi-gamegaraj-kerncorelib64-sys-privilege-escalation-via-ioctl-handlersmitrethird-party-advisory
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