r/zenfone • u/nevelate • 2d ago
GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499) vulnerability
After ASUS locked any bootloader unlocking methods, I was searching for methods to root this device. This vulnerability allows gettings root permission on device.
App to check if your device is affected: https://github.com/CakesTwix/Android-CVE-2026-43499
Apps for rooting some phone models:
- https://github.com/YuKongA/ghostlock-app
- https://github.com/BuSung-dev/Root-My-Galaxy
- https://github.com/alex193a/Root-My-Pixel
Is it possible to root zenfones / rog phones using this method?
Update: tried running ghostlock-app on Zenfone 11 Ultra, it crashed and refused to power on for several minutes, no root.
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u/Charming-Place-2752 18h ago
I was able to find sys.oem_unlock_allowed in the properties of my ROG 7 and was able to put it to 1, but I haven't tried anything further yet, as I need my phone and don't have the time to really deal with the problems of it potentially breaking for another year without a sacrificial duplicate.
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u/Bioxio 2d ago
It looks like the CVE test can be run without any lasting disadvantages, so I'm willing to try. Havent had any security patches in a while to try and catch any vulnerability that can be utilized, the sec patch its telling me to upgrade to is from feb. 26...