7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17804: 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 0x83000084.

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-2017-17804?

    CVE-2017-17804 has a high severity as it can lead to a denial of service (BSOD) for local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-17804?

    To fix CVE-2017-17804, ensure that you update IKARUS anti.virus to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of impact can CVE-2017-17804 have?

    CVE-2017-17804 can cause a denial of service or potentially allow other unspecified impacts due to unvalidated input.

  • Which version of IKARUS anti.virus is affected by CVE-2017-17804?

    IKARUS anti.virus version 2.16.20 is affected by CVE-2017-17804.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2017-17804?

    Local users of IKARUS anti.virus version 2.16.20 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-17804.

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