CVE-2017-17700: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Dec 15, 2017
·Updated
K7Sentry.sys 15.1.0.59 in K7 Antivirus 15.1.0309 has a NULL pointer dereference via a 0x950025a4 DeviceIoControl request.
Affected Software
1 affected component
K7Computing Antivirus=15.1.0309
Event History
Dec 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17700?
CVE-2017-17700 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-17700?
To mitigate CVE-2017-17700, update K7 Antivirus to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-17700?
CVE-2017-17700 affects K7 Antivirus version 15.1.0309.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-17700?
CVE-2017-17700 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that can lead to a system crash.
5
How can CVE-2017-17700 impact my system?
CVE-2017-17700 can cause instability in the system, potentially leading to denial-of-service conditions.