CVE-2018-19087: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 10, 2018
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Updated

RegFilter.sys in IOBit Malware Fighter 6.2 is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow when an attacker uses IOCTL 0x8006E044 with a size larger than 8 bytes. This can lead to denial of service or code execution with root privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IObit Malware Fighter=6.2

Event History

Nov 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-19087?

CVE-2018-19087 is a vulnerability in IOBit Malware Fighter 6.2 that allows an attacker to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, leading to denial of service or code execution with root privileges.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-19087?

CVE-2018-19087 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-19087?

IOBit Malware Fighter version 6.2 is affected by CVE-2018-19087.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-19087?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-19087 by using IOCTL 0x8006E044 with a size larger than 8 bytes.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-19087?

It is recommended to update to the latest version of IOBit Malware Fighter to mitigate CVE-2018-19087.

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