CVE-2017-17429: Input Validation

Published Jan 16, 2018
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Updated

In K7 Antivirus Premium before 15.1.0.53, user-controlled input to the K7Sentry device is not sufficiently authenticated: a local user with a LOW integrity process can access a raw hard disk by sending a specific IOCTL.

Affected Software

7 affected components
K7Computing Antivirus<15.1.0.53
K7Computing Antivirus<15.1.0308
K7Computing Endpoint<14.2.0137
K7Computing Internet Security<15.1.0297
K7Computing Total Security<15.1.0324
K7Computing Total Security<16.0.0131
K7Computing Ultimate Security<15.1.0324

Event History

Jan 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17429?

CVE-2017-17429 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow local users to access raw hard disk data without proper authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-17429?

To fix CVE-2017-17429, users should update K7 Antivirus Premium to version 15.1.0.53 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17429?

CVE-2017-17429 affects K7 Antivirus Premium versions prior to 15.1.0.53 and other K7 products with similar version limitations.

4

Is CVE-2017-17429 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2017-17429 is a local vulnerability that requires physical access to the affected machine.

5

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2017-17429?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-17429 by sending a specific IOCTL to gain unauthorized access to raw hard disk data.

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