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CVE-2026-94146

BioStar BIOS Update Utility buffer overflow

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.18%
  1. Published21 Sept 2026

Description

A vulnerability was found in BioStar BIOS Update Utility 1.9.7.3. This issue affects the function sub_110BC of the file BSMEM64_W10.sys of the component IOCTL Handler. The manipulation of the argument PhysicalAddress/Size results in write-what-where condition. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-94146 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-94146 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.18%.

How severe is CVE-2026-94146?

CVE-2026-94146 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-94146?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.