CVE-2026-57851
HIGH SEVERITYCVSS Score & Metrics
Base Score
7.8 / 10
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability 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.
Vulnerability Details
Published Date
Last Modified
CWE ID
CWE-782
Source
NVD
Vendor
Micro-Star International (MSI)
Product
KernCoreLib64.sys
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