Understanding and Defending Against CVE-2026-19381: A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Kingston FURY CTRL RGB Control Software
This educational analysis delves into CVE-2026-19381, a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Kingston FURY CTRL RGB Control Software 2.0.65.0. The vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 7.8, is caused by improper privilege management in the NTIOLib_KSFX.sys driver component. We will explore the root cause, attack surface, exploitation mechanics, real-world impact, and defensive strategies to mitigate this threat.