CVE-2018-6771: Input Validation
Published Feb 6, 2018
·Updated
In Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100, the driver file (KrnlCall.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 0x99008224.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Jiangmin Antivirus=16.0.0.100
Event History
Feb 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6771?
CVE-2018-6771 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can potentially lead to system crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-6771?
To fix CVE-2018-6771, ensure you update Jiangmin Antivirus to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
3
What impact does CVE-2018-6771 have?
CVE-2018-6771 can result in a blue screen of death (BSOD) for local users due to input validation failures.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6771?
CVE-2018-6771 affects users of Jiangmin Antivirus version 16.0.0.100.
5
Is CVE-2018-6771 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2018-6771 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.