7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5084: 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 0x8300212C.

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-2018-5084?

    CVE-2018-5084 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-5084?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-5084, it is recommended to update K7 AntiVirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-5084?

    K7 AntiVirus version 15.1.0306 is affected by CVE-2018-5084.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5084?

    CVE-2018-5084 is a denial of service vulnerability resulting from improper validation of input values.

  • Can CVE-2018-5084 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2018-5084 requires local user access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.

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