CVE-2018-9040: Input Validation

Published Mar 27, 2018

Updated

In Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58, the driver file (Monitorwin10x64.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 0x9c4060c4.

Affected Software

1 affected component

IObit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate=11.0.1.58

Event History

Mar 27, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:29 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9040?

CVE-2018-9040 is a vulnerability in Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58 that allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9040?

CVE-2018-9040 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How does CVE-2018-9040 affect Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58?

CVE-2018-9040 affects Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11.0.1.58 by allowing local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other unspecified impact due to not validating input values from IOCtl 0x9c4060c4.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-9040?

Currently, there is no known fix or patch available for CVE-2018-9040. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories for any updates.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-9040?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-9040 at the following reference link: [GitHub - POC_BSOD - Advanced SystemCare Ultimate](https://github.com/D0neMkj/POC_BSOD/tree/master/Advanced%20SystemCare%20Utimate/Monitor_win10_x64.sys-0x9c4060c4).