CVE-2018-16721: Input Validation

Published Nov 23, 2020
·
Updated

In Jingyun Antivirus v2.4.2.39, the driver file (ZySandbox.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 0x12360090, a related issue to CVE-2018-16306.

Affected Software

1 affected component
V-secure Jingyun Antivirus=2.4.2.39

Event History

Nov 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16721?

CVE-2018-16721 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service (BSOD).

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2018-16721?

Mitigation for CVE-2018-16721 involves updating Jingyun Antivirus to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-16721?

Users of Jingyun Antivirus version 2.4.2.39 are affected by CVE-2018-16721.

4

What component is vulnerable in CVE-2018-16721?

The ZySandbox.sys driver file within Jingyun Antivirus is the vulnerable component in CVE-2018-16721.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2018-16721 facilitate?

CVE-2018-16721 allows for local denial of service attacks, potentially causing system crashes.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203