What is the severity of CVE-2017-5005?

CVE-2017-5005 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5005?

To fix CVE-2017-5005, update Quick Heal products to versions later than 10.1.0.316.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5005?

CVE-2017-5005 affects Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro versions 10.1.0.316 and earlier.

Can CVE-2017-5005 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-5005 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Mach-O files.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-5005?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2017-5005, so updating to the latest version is recommended.

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CVE-2017-5005

critical

9.8

CWE

787 119

2/1/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-5005: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 02 2017(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, Total Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, and AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 and earlier on OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LC_UNIXTHREAD.cmdsize field in a Mach-O file that is mishandled during a Security Scan (aka Custom Scan) operation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
QuickHeal Antivirus Pro	<=10.1.0.316
Quickheal Internet Security	<=10.1.0.316
Quickheal Total Security	<=10.1.0.316

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5005?
CVE-2017-5005 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5005?
To fix CVE-2017-5005, update Quick Heal products to versions later than 10.1.0.316.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5005?
CVE-2017-5005 affects Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro versions 10.1.0.316 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-5005 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5005 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Mach-O files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-5005?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2017-5005, so updating to the latest version is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5005?
CVE-2017-5005 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5005?
To fix CVE-2017-5005, update Quick Heal products to versions later than 10.1.0.316.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5005?
CVE-2017-5005 affects Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro versions 10.1.0.316 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-5005 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5005 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Mach-O files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-5005?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2017-5005, so updating to the latest version is recommended.