CVE-2018-6786: Input Validation
Published Feb 6, 2018
·Updated
In Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100, the driver file (KVFG.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 0x220840.
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-2018-6786?
CVE-2018-6786 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-6786?
To mitigate CVE-2018-6786, update to a version of Jiangmin Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What impact can CVE-2018-6786 have on my system?
CVE-2018-6786 can cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially lead to other unspecified impacts.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6786?
CVE-2018-6786 affects users running Jiangmin Antivirus version 16.0.0.100.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6786?
CVE-2018-6786 is a local denial of service vulnerability caused by improper input validation in a driver.