7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17795: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 20 2017(Updated: )

In IKARUS anti.virus 2.16.20, the driver file (ntguard.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x83000088.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IKARUS Antivirus=2.16.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-17795?

    CVE-2017-17795 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to system crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-17795?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-17795, ensure that you update IKARUS anti.virus to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-17795?

    CVE-2017-17795 specifically affects IKARUS anti.virus version 2.16.20.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-17795 allow?

    CVE-2017-17795 allows local users to cause a blue screen of death (BSOD) through improper input validation.

  • Is CVE-2017-17795 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2017-17795 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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