CVE-2018-5220: 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 0x95002610.
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-2018-5220?
CVE-2018-5220 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5220?
To mitigate CVE-2018-5220, it is recommended to update K7 Antivirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of impacts can CVE-2018-5220 cause?
CVE-2018-5220 can cause a denial of service resulting in a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and potentially other unspecified impacts.
Which versions of K7 Antivirus are affected by CVE-2018-5220?
CVE-2018-5220 specifically affects K7 Antivirus version 15.1.0306.
How does CVE-2018-5220 exploit the K7 Antivirus driver?
CVE-2018-5220 exploits the driver file K7Sentry.sys by not validating input values from IOCtl 0x95002610.
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