CVE-2026-82671 (GCVE-0-2026-82671)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-31 09:45 – Updated: 2026-08-31 22:03 X_Freeware
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
IObit Unlocker IRP_MJ_DEVICE_CONTROL IObitUnlocker.sys ZwTerminateProcess privileges management
Summary
A vulnerability has been found in IObit Unlocker 1.3.0.12. This vulnerability affects the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library IObitUnlocker.sys of the component IRP_MJ_DEVICE_CONTROL Handler. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. An attack has to be approached locally. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-31 19:51 UTC
Assigner
References
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| https://vuldb.com/vuln/397170 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/397170/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-82671 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/893879 | third-party-advisory |
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