Denial of Service Vulnerability in K7 AntiVirus by K7 Computing
CVE-2018-5084

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 January 2018

What is CVE-2018-5084?

In K7 AntiVirus version 15.1.0306, a vulnerability exists within the driver file K7FWHlpr.sys. This flaw enables local users to manipulate input values from the IOCtl command 0x8300212C, resulting in a denial of service that may trigger a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The lack of input validation presents risks for system stability and potential other unspecified impacts.

References

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 Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

.