Local Denial of Service Vulnerability in Advanced SystemCare by IObit
CVE-2018-8999

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Iobit

Status
Advanced Systemcare Ultimate
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-8999?

In Advanced SystemCare Ultimate version 11.0.1.58, a specific driver file (Monitor_win7_x64.sys) compromises system stability due to inadequate input validation from IOCtl 0x9c4060c4. This vulnerability enables local users to trigger a denial of service, potentially leading to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and other unspecified impacts, highlighting the importance of secure coding practices and thorough validation mechanisms in software development.

References

https://github.com/D0neMkj/POC_BSOD/tree/master/Advanced%...
x_refsource_MISC

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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CVE-2018-8999 : Local Denial of Service Vulnerability in Advanced SystemCare by IObit