CVE-2026-6102

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NTIOLib_X64 Driver Origin Validation Flaw Leads to Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-07-29

Last updated on: 2026-07-31

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description

MSI Center NTIOLib_X64 Origin Validation Error Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of MSI Center. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the NTIOLib_X64.sys driver. The issue results from insufficient validation of the origin of commands. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-28935.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-29

Last Modified

2026-07-31

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-6102

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
msi	msi_center	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-346	The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.

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Executive Summary

This is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in MSI Center's NTIOLib_X64.sys driver. It allows attackers with low-privileged code execution to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting insufficient validation of command origins.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves the MSI Center NTIOLib_X64 driver. Detection requires checking for the presence of the vulnerable driver file NTIOLib_X64.sys in the system. Use commands like 'where NTIOLib_X64.sys' or 'dir /s NTIOLib_X64.sys' in Command Prompt to locate the file. Verify the driver version and compare it with MSI's latest updates.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain full control of your system, install malware, steal data, or perform other malicious actions with SYSTEM privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system configurations. Such privilege escalation risks may violate compliance requirements in standards like GDPR or HIPAA that mandate strict access controls and protection of personal or health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update MSI Center to the latest version from the official MSI website to ensure the vulnerable driver is patched. If an update is unavailable, consider uninstalling MSI Center until a patch is released. Restrict local user permissions to reduce attack surface and monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to the driver.

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