CVE-2026-80117

CVE-2026-80117

PassMark PerformanceTest before 11.1 build 1012, BurnInTest before 11.1 build 1000, and OSForensics before 11.1 build 1016 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in DirectIo64.sys that allows local users to issue arbitrary IN and OUT instructions to any x86 I/O port due to missing allowlist or port validation on exposed IOCTLs. Attackers can obtain a device handle and write to sensitive ports including the PS/2 controller port, CPU reset ports, CMOS configuration ports, and interrupt controller ports to cause an immediate system reset or other hardware-level manipulation from a standard user account.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-80117?
CVE-2026-80117 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under CWE-782. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-09-04.
How severe is CVE-2026-80117?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.