Why This Asus Security Issue Matters
If you are using an Asus desktop PC, gaming laptop, AIO, or mini PC, there is an important security issue you should know about. Asus has patched a high severity vulnerability in its MyAsus app, which comes pre installed on many of its systems.
The problem lies in something called an uncontrolled DLL loading path vulnerability in the AsusSoftwareManagerAgent component of MyAsus. In simple terms, this flaw could let an attacker tamper with which files the app loads and potentially run their own code on your system. Once that happens, they might gain very broad access to your PC.
This issue is listed under CVE 2025 12793 with a high severity score of 8.5 out of 10. That rating reflects how serious things could get if it is successfully exploited. The one piece of good news is that an attacker needs local access to the machine. They cannot trigger this one remotely over the internet on its own. That does reduce the real world risk, but if someone does get physical or local access, this vulnerability could give them powerful control.
If you game on an Asus laptop or desktop, this is exactly the kind of flaw that can turn a solid gaming rig into an easy target, especially in shared environments like dorms, LAN setups, or office spaces.
Which Systems Are Affected and How to Fix It
The vulnerability affects different builds depending on your CPU architecture and app version. Here is the rough breakdown:
- 64 bit Asus systems running MyAsus versions earlier than 3.1.49.0 or earlier than 1.1.37.0 are affected
- ARM based Asus systems running MyAsus versions earlier than 3.2.50.0 are affected
If your Asus system came from the factory with Windows and MyAsus already installed, there is a good chance the app is still sitting there even if you rarely use it. Since it is often used for driver updates, system maintenance, and support, it is a core part of the Asus software stack and not something you should ignore.
Asus has already pushed fixed versions of MyAsus through the Microsoft Store. In many cases the app will update itself automatically. However, automatic updates are not guaranteed. Maybe you turned them off, or maybe your device has not checked for updates in a while. It is worth spending a minute to be sure.
To manually update MyAsus:
- Open the Microsoft Store in Windows
- Search for MyAsus or find it in your Library or Installed apps
- Open the MyAsus page and click Update if the option is available
- You can also launch MyAsus directly from your Start menu and it may prompt you to update
Once updated to at least the fixed version for your platform, the vulnerability should be mitigated and the uncontrolled DLL loading weakness patched.
If you are the type of user who prefers a clean system with minimal pre installed software, be careful about uninstalling vendor tools you do not understand. Sometimes they handle firmware, BIOS, or driver updates behind the scenes. If you do choose to remove MyAsus, make sure you have another method to keep your drivers and firmware current.
More Asus Security Warnings and Why Updates Matter
This is not the first time recently that Asus owners have been told to update. Just a month earlier, Asus warned users of its Intel motherboards about a different high severity issue. That flaw involved unintended access to system memory, which could be abused using a PCIe device during a small window between system power on and the operating system taking control of DMA operations.
In practical terms, that means someone with physical access and the right hardware tool could tap into system memory during boot. Again, this is not the easiest kind of attack to pull off, but it is serious enough that Asus pushed out BIOS updates and asked users to install them.
Before that, Asus also announced fixes for other security problems in both the MyAsus app and its routers. The common theme here is that security flaws in widely deployed software and hardware need fast attention. MyAsus in particular is a prime example, because millions of users receive it pre installed and many will never think to check it. It simply sits there in the background while they game, work, or browse.
For PC gamers and hardware enthusiasts, it is easy to focus on frame rates, GPU temps, and overclocking, and forget about security. But vulnerabilities in system tools, motherboard firmware, and router software can quietly undercut the stability and safety of your entire setup.
Here are a few simple habits that help keep your rig safe and running smoothly:
- Regularly check Windows Update and let security updates install
- Open the Microsoft Store occasionally and update apps like MyAsus, GPU control panels, and vendor utilities
- Visit your motherboard manufacturers support page every so often to see if there are new BIOS releases that mention security fixes
- Log into your router admin page to apply firmware updates, especially when the vendor announces security patches
- Avoid running as an admin account for everyday tasks to limit the impact if something does go wrong
Security vulnerabilities will always be discovered in both software and hardware. That is part of owning a PC. What matters is how quickly you apply fixes and how aware you are of the tools sitting on your system.
If you own any Asus hardware, especially a gaming laptop or desktop with MyAsus pre installed, now is a perfect time to run your updates and make sure you are on a safe, patched version. It is a quick bit of maintenance that can save you from far bigger headaches later.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/update-your-myasus-software-now-because-theres-a-fix-for-a-nasty-hack-that-could-easily-ruin-your-day/
