There's likely to be other software that can be exploited in similar ways to grant local privilege escalation, and we'll likely hear similar stories come out in the near future. Aside from Razer and SteelSeries peripherals, other brands likely have similar software with vulnerabilities like this on Windows 10. With these vulnerabilities discovered in Windows 10, it seems like this could open the floodgates. This was demonstrated by Twitter user an0n, who had also done the same for the Razer vulnerability. Additionally, just like the Razer vulnerability, this doesn't require a real SteelSeries device, as that information can be spoofed with an Android phone to trick Windows into downloading the SteelSeries software. Even if SteelSeries fixes the issue here, the current dangerous file can be saved and distributed to carry out the attack in the future. The second installer, extracted by the first one, will always run under the SYSTEM user. Once you've closed GG, you can now launch the app and it should work as intended.Not only that, but this vulnerability can't exactly be patched. Once you’ve completed steps 1-3, close GG once again. IMPORTANT: You will run GG as administrator only ONCE. Search for SteelSeries GGĬlick the Run as administrator option on the right side If you can’t find the app, search SteelSeries GG, click Open File Location, there you will find the app. On the left end of the taskbar, select the Windows Start icon or press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Right-click on SteelSeries GG and click Properties. In Task Manager, find and click on GG, select the ‘More Details’ tab. To make sure you fully close GG, you will need to launch Task Manager and close GG. Important: Even if taskbar icon isn't visible to you, GG may still be running. If the loading circle or black screen is still showing please try the following,Ĭlose the App entirely. **If you have a VPN installed on your PC please try to completely remove it and try to reinstall GG. If you’re getting a blank screen, loading circle, or GG isn’t opening for you at all, try the following:
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