7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5080: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jan 03 2018(Updated: )

In K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306, the driver file (K7FWHlpr.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 0x830020FC.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
K7 Computing AntiVirus=15.1.0306

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5080?

    CVE-2018-5080 is classified with a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service (BSOD).

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-5080?

    To fix CVE-2018-5080, ensure that you update K7 AntiVirus to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-5080 have on users?

    CVE-2018-5080 allows local users to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to system crashes.

  • Which versions of K7 AntiVirus are affected by CVE-2018-5080?

    K7 AntiVirus version 15.1.0306 is affected by CVE-2018-5080.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-5080 if I cannot update?

    Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2018-5080 other than applying the necessary updates from K7 Computing.

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