CVE-2018-16713: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 26, 2018
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Updated

IObit Advanced SystemCare, which includes Monitorwin10x64.sys or Monitorwin7x64.sys, 1.2.0.5 (and possibly earlier versions) allows a user to send an IOCTL (0x9C402084) with a buffer containing user defined content. The driver's subroutine will execute a rdmsr instruction with the user's buffer for input, and provide output from the instruction.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IObit Advanced SystemCare<=1.2.0.5

Event History

Sep 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-16713?

CVE-2018-16713 is a vulnerability in IObit Advanced SystemCare that allows a user to execute arbitrary code.

2

How does CVE-2018-16713 work?

CVE-2018-16713 allows a user to send a specific IOCTL with a user-defined buffer, which can lead to the execution of arbitrary code.

3

What version of IObit Advanced SystemCare is affected by CVE-2018-16713?

IObit Advanced SystemCare version 1.2.0.5 (and possibly earlier versions) is affected by CVE-2018-16713.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16713?

CVE-2018-16713 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-16713?

To fix CVE-2018-16713, update IObit Advanced SystemCare to a version higher than 1.2.0.5.

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