CVE-2025-59374: ASUS Live Update Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability

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CVE ID

CVE-2025-59374

Vulnerability Name

ASUS Live Update Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability

Project: ASUS
Product: Live Update

Date

Date Added: 2025-12-17
Due Date: 2026-01-07

Description

ASUS Live Update contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability client were distributed with unauthorized modifications introduced through a supply chain compromise. The modified builds could cause devices meeting specific targeting conditions to perform unintended actions. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.