7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5219: Input Validation

First published: Thu Jan 04 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 0x83002168.

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-2018-5219?

    CVE-2018-5219 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-5219?

    To fix CVE-2018-5219, update K7 Antivirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-5219?

    K7 Antivirus users, specifically those using version 15.1.0306, are affected by CVE-2018-5219.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-5219 have on systems?

    CVE-2018-5219 can lead to a denial of service, resulting in a blue screen of death (BSOD) on affected systems.

  • What component of K7 Antivirus is vulnerable in CVE-2018-5219?

    The vulnerable component in CVE-2018-5219 is the driver file K7FWHlpr.sys.

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