What is the severity of CVE-2017-8773?

CVE-2017-8773 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability and data integrity.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8773?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8773, users should update to the latest versions of Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, or AntiVirus Pro that address this vulnerability.

What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-8773?

CVE-2017-8773 affects Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro versions up to and including 10.1.0.316.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8773?

CVE-2017-8773 is classified as an Out of Bounds Write vulnerability on a Heap Buffer, which can lead to exploitation.

Can CVE-2017-8773 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2017-8773 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, making it a significant security concern.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8773

critical

9.8

CWE

787

4/5/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-8773

First published: Thu May 04 2017(Updated: )

Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316, Quick Heal Total Security 10.1.0.316, and Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 are vulnerable to Out of Bounds Write on a Heap Buffer due to improper validation of dwCompressionSize of Microsoft WIM Header WIMHEADER_V1_PACKED. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain Remote Code Execution as well as Privilege Escalation.

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-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability and data integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8773?
To mitigate CVE-2017-8773, users should update to the latest versions of Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, or AntiVirus Pro that address this vulnerability.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 affects Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro versions up to and including 10.1.0.316.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 is classified as an Out of Bounds Write vulnerability on a Heap Buffer, which can lead to exploitation.
Can CVE-2017-8773 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2017-8773 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, making it a significant security concern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability and data integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8773?
To mitigate CVE-2017-8773, users should update to the latest versions of Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, or AntiVirus Pro that address this vulnerability.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 affects Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro versions up to and including 10.1.0.316.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 is classified as an Out of Bounds Write vulnerability on a Heap Buffer, which can lead to exploitation.
Can CVE-2017-8773 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2017-8773 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, making it a significant security concern.