CVE-2017-17701: 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 0x950025c8 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-2017-17701?
CVE-2017-17701 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-17701?
To mitigate CVE-2017-17701, it is recommended to update K7 Antivirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-17701?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-17701 include possible system crashes or denial of service due to the NULL pointer dereference.
4
Which versions of K7 Antivirus are affected by CVE-2017-17701?
K7 Antivirus versions prior to the fix, specifically 15.1.0309, are affected by CVE-2017-17701.
5
Is CVE-2017-17701 a hardware or software vulnerability?
CVE-2017-17701 is a software vulnerability affecting the K7Sentry.sys driver in K7 Antivirus.