CVE-2018-5273: Input Validation

Published Jan 8, 2018
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Updated

DISPUTED In Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183, the driver file (FARFLT.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 0x9c40e014. NOTE: the vendor reported that they "have not been able to reproduce the issue on any Windows operating system version (32-bit or 64-bit)."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Malwarebytes Malwarebytes=3.3.1.2183

Event History

Jan 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Disputed
05:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5273?

CVE-2018-5273 is considered a denial of service vulnerability in Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-5273?

To fix CVE-2018-5273, upgrade to the latest version of Malwarebytes that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-5273?

CVE-2018-5273 affects the Malwarebytes Premium version 3.3.1.2183.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2018-5273 enable?

CVE-2018-5273 enables local users to cause a denial of service, leading to a blue screen of death (BSOD).

5

What impact does CVE-2018-5273 have?

CVE-2018-5273 may lead to a denial of service and potentially other unspecified impacts due to input validation issues.

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