CVE-2018-8090: High severity quickheal antivirus plus 2009 vulnerability

Published Jul 25, 2018
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Updated

Quick Heal Total Security 64 bit 17.00 (QHTS64.exe), (QHTSFT64.exe) - Version 10.0.1.38; Quick Heal Total Security 32 bit 17.00 (QHTS32.exe), (QHTSFT32.exe) - Version 10.0.1.38; Quick Heal Internet Security 64 bit 17.00 (QHIS64.exe), (QHISFT64.exe) - Version 10.0.0.37; Quick Heal Internet Security 32 bit 17.00 (QHIS32.exe), (QHISFT32.exe) - Version 10.0.0.37; Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 64 bit 17.00 (QHAV64.exe), (QHAVFT64.exe) - Version 10.0.0.37; and Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 32 bit 17.00 (QHAV32.exe), (QHAVFT32.exe) - Version 10.0.0.37 allow DLL Hijacking because of Insecure Library Loading.

Affected Software

3 affected components
QuickHeal Antivirus Pro=17.00
QuickHeal Internet Security=17.00
QuickHeal Total Security=17.00

Event History

Jul 25, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8090?

CVE-2018-8090 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that affects Quick Heal security software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8090?

To fix CVE-2018-8090, update the affected Quick Heal software to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What are the affected products for CVE-2018-8090?

CVE-2018-8090 affects Quick Heal Total Security, Quick Heal Antivirus Pro, and Quick Heal Internet Security versions 17.00.

4

Can CVE-2018-8090 lead to system compromise?

Yes, CVE-2018-8090 could allow an attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in the software, potentially leading to system compromise.

5

Is CVE-2018-8090 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2018-8090 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability that can be found in security advisories.

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