Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in K7 Antivirus Premium
CVE-2017-16554

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

K7computing

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

What is CVE-2017-16554?

K7 Antivirus Premium prior to version 15.1.0.53 contains a vulnerability allowing local users to manipulate arbitrary memory locations. This is achieved through specific IOCTL (Input Output Control) calls, potentially enabling unauthorized privilege escalation. Organizations utilizing affected versions should consider applying updates and reviewing their security measures to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

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

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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