CVE-2018-5218: 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 0x950025b0.
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-2018-5218?
CVE-2018-5218 has a severity rating that indicates it could potentially cause a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5218?
To fix CVE-2018-5218, ensure that you update K7 Antivirus to the latest version provided by K7 Computing.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-5218?
CVE-2018-5218 affects local users running K7 Antivirus version 15.1.0306.
What impact does CVE-2018-5218 have?
CVE-2018-5218 can cause a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or possibly other unspecified impacts due to input validation issues.
Is there a way to exploit CVE-2018-5218?
Yes, CVE-2018-5218 can be exploited by manipulating the input values in IOCtl 0x950025b0.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/k7computing
- canonical/k7 computing antivirus
- version/k7 computing antivirus/15.1.0306