CVE-2017-8774: Critical severity quickheal antivirus plus 2009 vulnerability
Published May 4, 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 Memory Corruption while parsing a malformed Mach-O file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
QuickHeal Antivirus Pro<=10.1.0.316
QuickHeal Internet Security<=10.1.0.316
QuickHeal Total Security<=10.1.0.316
Event History
May 4, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:55 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8774?
CVE-2017-8774 has a medium severity level due to its potential for memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8774?
To fix CVE-2017-8774, update Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, or AntiVirus Pro to a version later than 10.1.0.316.
3
What versions of Quick Heal are affected by CVE-2017-8774?
CVE-2017-8774 affects Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro versions up to 10.1.0.316.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8774?
CVE-2017-8774 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2017-8774 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8774 can potentially be exploited if a user opens a malformed Mach-O file.