NULL Pointer Dereference in K7 Antivirus by K7 Computing
CVE-2017-17465

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

K7computing

Status
Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2022

What is CVE-2017-17465?

The K7 Antivirus software from K7 Computing is susceptible to a NULL pointer dereference issue, which occurs during a DeviceIoControl request with the identifier 0x95002574. This vulnerability can potentially lead to system crashes or instability, affecting the overall security posture of the system. It is crucial for users to be aware of this issue and take appropriate steps to mitigate risks associated with it.

References

https://github.com/k0keoyo/Driver-Loaded-PoC/tree/master/...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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