CVE-2017-17049 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-17049, a vulnerability in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 that allows denial of service attacks via a NULL pointer dereference in a DeviceIoControl request.
TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to a NULL pointer dereference in a DeviceIoControl request.
Understanding CVE-2017-17049
This CVE involves a vulnerability in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 that can be exploited by users, potentially leading to a denial of service or other unspecified impacts.
What is CVE-2017-17049?
Users can exploit a vulnerability in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 by sending a DeviceIoControl request with a NULL value of 0x82730010 to \.\Viragtlt, resulting in a denial of service or other impacts.
The Impact of CVE-2017-17049
The vulnerability can allow local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) or potentially have other unspecified impacts by manipulating a specific DeviceIoControl request.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-17049
TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 is susceptible to the following:
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability Type: NULL Pointer Dereference
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: None
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite
- Version: 8.5.42
Exploitation Mechanism
- Exploitation involves sending a DeviceIoControl request with a specific NULL value to a designated path.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2017-17049, consider the following:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable unnecessary services
- Implement least privilege access
- Monitor and restrict access to critical system components
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Conduct security training for users and administrators
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by TG Soft to mitigate the vulnerability.