7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-18026: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 19 2018(Updated: )

IMFCameraProtect.sys in IObit Malware Fighter 6.2 (and possibly lower versions) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow. The attacker can use DeviceIoControl to pass a user specified size which can be used to overwrite return addresses. This can lead to a denial of service or code execution attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IOBit Malware Fighter<=6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-18026.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-18026?

    The severity of CVE-2018-18026 is high.

  • What is affected by CVE-2018-18026?

    IOBit Malware Fighter versions up to and including 6.2 are affected by CVE-2018-18026.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-18026?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-18026 by using DeviceIoControl to pass a user-specified size, which can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow and potentially overwrite return addresses.

  • Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2018-18026?

    Please refer to the vendor's website or security advisories for available fixes or patches for CVE-2018-18026.

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