K7 Ultimate Security Before 17.0.2019 Vulnerable to NULL Pointer Dereference BSOD Flaw
CVE-2024-36424

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-36424?

K7RKScan.sys in K7 Ultimate Security before 17.0.2019 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) because of a NULL pointer dereference.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-36424 : K7 Ultimate Security Before 17.0.2019 Vulnerable to NULL Pointer Dereference BSOD Flaw