Technically, ZenFoneRootKit was a batch script packaged with executable exploits. Upon execution, it would push several files to the device via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). The core exploit targeted a vulnerability in the Asus ZenUI's permission management or the Linux kernel’s put_user function. By causing a controlled kernel panic or buffer overflow, the tool gained temporary root access, then permanently installed the su (superuser) binary and a management daemon (typically KingRoot or SuperSU). The "one-click" nature was a facade for a carefully sequenced attack on the system’s integrity. While elegant in execution, this method bypassed Android’s mandatory access controls (SELinux), leaving the device in a "permissive" state—a critical security trade-off.