ASUS: ASUS Live Update Vulnerability Misrepresented as New Threat: Details on CVE-2025-59374

**ASUS Live Update Vulnerability CVE-2025-59374: A Historical Supply-Chain Threat, Not a Current Risk**

A recently resurfaced vulnerability, CVE-2025-59374, has sparked discussions in the cybersecurity community, though it stems from a past supply-chain attack rather than an active threat. The flaw is tied to ASUS Live Update, a now-defunct utility that once delivered system updates for ASUS computers.

The attack, which occurred during the software’s operational period, involved malicious code embedded in legitimate updates, exploiting the utility’s trusted distribution network to gain unauthorized access to targeted systems. However, the vulnerability poses no current risk, as ASUS Live Update was discontinued and phased out, rendering the exploit obsolete.

Despite its historical nature, misleading headlines and misinterpretations have led to confusion, with some sources incorrectly suggesting ongoing exploitation. Security researchers clarify that the incident reflects a past breach of trusted update mechanisms, not a present-day threat. The case underscores the risks of supply-chain attacks but does not impact modern ASUS systems or software.

Organizations and users are advised to focus on current vulnerability reports and maintain routine software audits to address active risks. CVE-2025-59374 remains relevant only as a historical reference for security assessments.

Source: https://dailysecurityreview.com/cyber-security/information-security/asus-live-update-vulnerability-misrepresented-as-new-threat-details-on-cve-2025-59374/

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"id": "ASU1766433512",
"linkid": "asus",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "12/2025",
"severity": "25",
"impact": "1",
"explanation": "Attack without any consequences"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Consumer Electronics',
                        'name': 'ASUS',
                        'type': 'Technology Manufacturer'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Malicious update distribution via trusted software utility',
 'description': 'A supply-chain attack on the ASUS Live Update utility where '
                'attackers exploited its distribution network to embed '
                'malicious code via updates considered legitimate. The '
                'incident involved an End-of-Life (EoL) software product and '
                'does not represent a contemporary or emerging threat.',
 'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': "Historical impact on ASUS's reputation "
                                       'due to supply-chain compromise'},
 'lessons_learned': 'Importance of understanding historical vulnerabilities to '
                    'evaluate past security assessments and the risks of '
                    'trusted channels in supply-chain attacks. Emphasis on '
                    'routine software audits and diligence regarding '
                    'manufacturer updates for robust cybersecurity practices.',
 'post_incident_analysis': {'corrective_actions': 'Phasing out and retiring '
                                                  'the End-of-Life (EoL) '
                                                  'software product',
                            'root_causes': 'Exploitation of trusted software '
                                           'update distribution network for '
                                           'ASUS Live Update utility'},
 'recommendations': 'Organizations and users should focus on legitimate '
                    'vulnerability reports and updates concerning currently '
                    'utilized systems to manage and protect against actual '
                    'threats.',
 'response': {'remediation_measures': 'Software product phased out and '
                                      'retired'},
 'title': 'ASUS Live Update Supply-Chain Attack (CVE-2025-59374)',
 'type': 'Supply-Chain Attack',
 'vulnerability_exploited': 'CVE-2025-59374'}