CVE-2018-6856: Buffer Overflow
Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise before 8.00.5, SafeGuard Easy before 7.00.3, and SafeGuard LAN Crypt before 3.95.2 are vulnerable to Local Privilege Escalation via IOCTL 0x8020601C. By crafting an input buffer we can control the execution path to the point where a global variable will be written to a user controlled address. We can take advantage of this condition to zero-out the pointer to the security descriptor in the object header of a privileged process or modify the security descriptor itself and run code in the context of a process running as SYSTEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6856?
CVE-2018-6856 has been assigned a high severity level due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6856?
To mitigate CVE-2018-6856, users should update their Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise, SafeGuard Easy, or SafeGuard LAN Crypt Client to the latest versions.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6856?
CVE-2018-6856 affects Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise versions prior to 8.00.5, SafeGuard Easy versions before 7.00.3, and SafeGuard LAN Crypt versions before 3.95.2.
Is CVE-2018-6856 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2018-6856 is classified as a local vulnerability, requiring local access to exploit.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6856?
CVE-2018-6856 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can be exploited through a crafted input buffer.