CVE-2017-17464: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Dec 8, 2017
·Updated
K7Sentry.sys 15.1.0.59 in K7 Antivirus 15.1.0309 has a NULL pointer dereference via a 0x95002570 DeviceIoControl request.
Affected Software
1 affected component
K7Computing Antivirus=15.1.0309
Event History
Dec 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17464?
CVE-2017-17464 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a system crash through a NULL pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-17464?
To fix CVE-2017-17464, ensure that K7 Antivirus is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-17464?
CVE-2017-17464 specifically affects K7 Antivirus version 15.1.0309.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-17464?
CVE-2017-17464 is categorized as a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.
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What impact can CVE-2017-17464 have on my system?
If exploited, CVE-2017-17464 can lead to system instability and potential crashes during specific DeviceIoControl requests.