CVE-2017-10674 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in the Antiy Antivirus Engine 5.0.0.06281654 allows local individuals to trigger a denial of service condition (BSOD) by providing an excessively long third argument in a DeviceIoControl function call.

Understanding CVE-2017-10674

This CVE entry describes a specific vulnerability in the Antiy Antivirus Engine 5.0.0.06281654 that can be exploited by local users to cause a denial of service condition.

What is CVE-2017-10674?

The vulnerability in the Antiy Antivirus Engine 5.0.0.06281654 allows local individuals to induce a denial of service (BSOD) by inputting an overly long third argument in a DeviceIoControl function call.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10674

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users to crash the system, leading to a denial of service condition, potentially disrupting normal system operation.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10674

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the Antiy Antivirus Engine 5.0.0.06281654 permits local users to execute a denial of service attack by manipulating a specific argument in a DeviceIoControl function call.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Antiy Antivirus Engine 5.0.0.06281654
Vendor: Antiy
Version: 5.0.0.06281654

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local individuals with access to the system by providing an excessively long third argument in a DeviceIoControl function call.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10674 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement least privilege access to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Monitor and restrict access to critical system functions.
Regularly update antivirus software to patch known vulnerabilities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.
Employ intrusion detection systems to identify unusual behavior that may indicate an attack.

Patching and Updates

Antiy Antivirus Engine users should apply patches provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.