CVE-2017-16557 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2017-16557, a vulnerability in K7 Antivirus Premium allowing local users to elevate privileges by manipulating memory. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
K7 Antivirus Premium before version 15.1.0.53 allows local users to elevate their privileges by manipulating memory and sending a specific IOCTL.
Understanding CVE-2017-16557
This CVE entry describes a vulnerability in K7 Antivirus Premium that enables local users to gain elevated privileges.
What is CVE-2017-16557?
The vulnerability in K7 Antivirus Premium allows local users to escalate their privileges by manipulating memory and sending a specific IOCTL.
The Impact of CVE-2017-16557
The vulnerability could be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges on systems running affected versions of K7 Antivirus Premium.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-16557
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Local users can exploit this vulnerability in K7 Antivirus Premium to elevate their privileges by manipulating memory and sending a specific IOCTL.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: K7 Antivirus Premium
- Versions affected: Prior to 15.1.0.53
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by local users through memory manipulation and sending a specific IOCTL.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-16557 requires specific actions to mitigate the risk.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update K7 Antivirus Premium to version 15.1.0.53 or later.
- Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user permissions.
- Regularly educate users on safe computing practices to prevent unauthorized actions.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by K7 Antivirus to address the vulnerability.