Gigabyte warns users Control Center flaw could let hackers hijack your files


GIGABYTE Control Center, a Windows utility which comes preloaded with certain computers, carried a critical-severity vulnerability that allowed malicious actors to access files, run code, and trigger denial-of-service conditions on affected devices.

The bug has now been addressed and users are advised to patch up without delay. GIGABYTE is a major hardware manufacturer known for, among other things, PC motherboards. It also built and maintains GIGABYTE Control Center, a utility program for PCs powered by its motherboards. Inside, users can manage and configure different hardware components, such as fans, RGB lights, driver and firmware updates, and more.

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Source: TechRadar News


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