Memory corruption in Horizon DataSys Reboot Restore Standard driver
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Horizon DataSys Reboot Restore Standard up to 13.2 is affected. The function sub_23908 in the kernel driver shield.sys contains a memory corruption flaw (CWE-119). A local user with low privileges can trigger the memory corruption. A public exploit is available and might be used.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-02
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability was identified in Horizon DataSys Reboot Restore Standard up to 13.2. The impacted element is the function sub_23908 in the library shield.sys of the component Kernel Driver. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. A fix is planned for the upcoming release.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon DataSys | Reboot Restore Standard | 13.0; 13.1; 13.2 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Reboot Restore Standard VendorHorizon DataSys Affected 13.0; 13.1; 13.2 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE names CNA · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:horizon_datasys:reboot_restore_standard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | — | — | — |
- cpe:2.3:a:horizon_datasys:reboot_restore_standard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·—
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for Horizon DataSys Reboot Restore Standard. The vendor plans a fix in an upcoming release.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-02
Timeline
- 2026-11-01 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-120232
- 2026-11-01 Alias added: GHSA-4wxp-49m2-xx54
- 2026-11-02 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-11-02 Priority changed: MEDIUM → HIGH
References
More Horizon DataSys vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-15214 A flaw was found in New Horizon Datasys bootloaders before 2022-06-01. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.7
- TI-2025-21134 In Rollback Rx Professional 12.8.0.0, the driver file shieldm.sys allows local users to… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.0
Sources
- CVE-2026-120232 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-120232 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4wxp-49m2-xx54 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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