CVE-2023-2874: Twister Antivirus IoControlCode filppd.sys 0x804f2140 denial of service

Published May 24, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Twister Antivirus 8. This issue affects the function 0x804f2158/0x804f2154/0x804f2150/0x804f215c/0x804f2160/0x80800040/0x804f214c/0x804f2148/0x804f2144/0x801120e4/0x804f213c/0x804f2140 in the library filppd.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-229853 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Filseclab Twister Antivirus>=8.0<=8.17
Microsoft Windows
Filseclab Twister Antivirus>=8.0<=8.17
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2874?

CVE-2023-2874 has been classified as problematic due to its impact on the Twister Antivirus software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-2874?

To fix CVE-2023-2874, update Twister Antivirus to the latest version beyond 8.17.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-2874?

CVE-2023-2874 affects versions of Twister Antivirus from 8.0 to 8.17.

4

What specific components are involved in CVE-2023-2874?

CVE-2023-2874 involves vulnerabilities in the function calls within the filppd.sys library.

5

Is my Windows operating system vulnerable due to CVE-2023-2874?

No, the vulnerability is specific to Twister Antivirus and does not affect the Microsoft Windows operating system directly.

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