CVE-2018-5217: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jan 04 2018(Updated: )
In K7 Antivirus 15.1.0306, the driver file (K7Sentry.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 0x95002578.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| K7 Computing AntiVirus | =15.1.0306 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5217?
CVE-2018-5217 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5217?
To fix CVE-2018-5217, update K7 Antivirus to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-5217?
CVE-2018-5217 affects users of K7 Antivirus version 15.1.0306.
What impact can CVE-2018-5217 have?
CVE-2018-5217 can lead to a denial of service resulting in a blue screen of death (BSOD) for local users.
What is the cause of CVE-2018-5217?
CVE-2018-5217 is caused by the K7Sentry.sys driver not validating input values from specific IOCTL calls.
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- agent/weakness
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- vendor/k7computing
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- version/k7 computing antivirus/15.1.0306