CVE-2018-9151: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 30, 2018
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Updated

A NULL pointer dereference bug in the function ObReferenceObjectByHandle in the Kingsoft Internet Security 9+ kernel driver KWatch3.sys allows local non-privileged users to crash the system via IOCTL 0x80030030.

Affected Software

1 affected component
KINGSOFT Internet Security 9 Plus=2010.06.23.247

Event History

Mar 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-9151.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9151?

The severity of CVE-2018-9151 is medium.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-9151?

The affected software for CVE-2018-9151 is KINGSOFT Internet Security 9 Plus version 2010.06.23.247.

4

How can local non-privileged users exploit CVE-2018-9151?

Local non-privileged users can exploit CVE-2018-9151 by sending IOCTL 0x80030030 requests to the kernel driver KWatch3.sys.

5

Is there a reference for more information about CVE-2018-9151?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-9151 at http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/78.

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