CVE-2017-16948 : Security Advisory and Response

TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 allows local users to exploit a vulnerability, potentially causing service disruption or other issues by sending a specific request. Learn more about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2017-16948

This CVE involves a vulnerability in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 that can be exploited by local users.

What is CVE-2017-16948?

The vulnerability allows local users to disrupt the service or potentially cause other issues by sending a specific request to the affected software.

The Impact of CVE-2017-16948

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) or other unspecified impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-16948

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 can be triggered by sending a DeviceIoControl request with a NULL value of 0x82730008 to a specific location.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42
Vendor: TG Soft
Version: 8.5.42

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users sending a specific request to the affected software.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-16948 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict access to the vulnerable software by unauthorized users.
Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user capabilities.
Regularly update and patch the software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security training for users to raise awareness of potential threats.
Employ intrusion detection systems to identify and respond to suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by the software vendor.
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.