Is CVE-2022-4989 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2022-4989 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2022-4989?

Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 8.5, published 3 July 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

ASUS AI Suite 3 before v3.03.00.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-4989?

No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

How is CVE-2022-4989 attacked?

It is attacked with local access, in a software library.

Am I affected by CVE-2022-4989?

Check whether you run ASUS AI Suite 3 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2022-4989: ASUS AI Suite 3 privilege escalation in driver

CVE-2022-4989 · Severity: info · CVSS 8.5 · Published 2026-07-03

A vulnerability in the ASUS AI Suite 3 driver, a utility used for managing motherboard settings and system performance, could allow a local user to gain elevated system privileges. By sending specially crafted requests to the driver, an attacker can access restricted memory areas, potentially leading to full control over the affected computer. This could result in unauthorized data access or the installation of malicious software.

Technologies: ASUS AI Suite 3. Vendors: ASUS.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2022-4989 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2022-4989 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2022-4989?: Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 8.5, published 3 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: ASUS AI Suite 3 before v3.03.00.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-4989?: No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2022-4989 attacked?: It is attacked with local access, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2022-4989?: Check whether you run ASUS AI Suite 3 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability (CWE-1284) exists in the ASUS AI Suite 3 driver. The flaw is triggered when the driver processes specially crafted Input/Output Control (IOCTL) requests from a local user. Due to insufficient validation of input parameters, the driver may access unintended memory regions. A local attacker with low privileges can exploit this to achieve kernel-level execution or privilege escalation. The vulnerability is addressed in AI Suite 3 version v3.03.00 or later.

Affected products

ASUS AI Suite 3 before v3.03.00

Timeline

2022: disclosed: CVE year designation
2026-07-03: advisory: NVD publication date

References

https://www.asus.com/security-advisory

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