Description
ThrottleStop.sys, a legitimate driver, exposes two IOCTL interfaces that allow arbitrary read and write access to physical memory via the MmMapIoSpace function. This insecure implementation can be exploited by a malicious user-mode application to patch the running Windows kernel and invoke arbitrary kernel functions with ring-0 privileges. The vulnerability enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel context, resulting in privilege escalation and potential follow-on attacks, such as disabling security software or bypassing kernel-level protections. ThrottleStop.sys version 3.0.0.0 and possibly others are affected. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Problem types
CWE-782: Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control
Product status
3.0.0.0 and possibly others
References
github.com/...visories/blob/master/K-TechPowerUp-2025-001.md
www.techpowerup.com/download/techpowerup-throttlestop/
securelist.com/av-killer-exploiting-throttlestop-sys/117026/