CVE-2023-1008: Twister Antivirus IoControlCode filmfd.sys 0x801120E4 denial of service

Published Feb 24, 2023

Updated

A vulnerability was found in Twister Antivirus 8.17. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function 0x801120E4 in the library filmfd.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-221741 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Filseclab Twister Antivirus=8.17

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/CVE-2023-1008

Event History

Feb 24, 2023

CVE Published

10:24 AM

Data Sourced

10:24 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·11:15 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1008?

The severity of CVE-2023-1008 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

How does CVE-2023-1008 affect Twister Antivirus?

CVE-2023-1008 affects Twister Antivirus version 8.17.

What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2023-1008?

CVE-2023-1008 is a denial of service vulnerability found in Twister Antivirus 8.17 that affects the function 0x801120E4 in the library filmfd.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-1008?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-1008 by approaching the system locally and manipulating the vulnerable function, leading to a denial of service.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-1008?

There is no known fix available for CVE-2023-1008 at the moment. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories for updates or mitigation steps.