Local Privilege Escalation in K7 Antivirus Premium Software
CVE-2017-16551

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

K7computing

Status
Antivirus
Internet Security
Ultimate Security
Endpoint
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2018

What is CVE-2017-16551?

A local vulnerability in K7 Antivirus Premium before version 15.1.0.53 enables unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges by sending specific IOCTL commands after manipulating memory settings. This flaw poses a significant risk by allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary actions with higher privileges, potentially compromising the system's integrity.

References

https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/view-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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