CVE-2017-17473 : Security Advisory and Response

TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 allows a local attacker to trigger a denial of service condition or cause other damage by exploiting a vulnerability through a specially crafted DeviceIoControl request.

Understanding CVE-2017-17473

What is CVE-2017-17473?

This CVE describes a vulnerability in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 that enables a local attacker to execute a denial of service attack or potentially inflict other unspecified damage.

The Impact of CVE-2017-17473

The vulnerability allows attackers to trigger a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or cause other harm by sending a specific DeviceIoControl request to the \.\Viragtlt interface.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-17473

Vulnerability Description

A local attacker can exploit TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.42 to trigger a denial of service condition or cause other unspecified damage by sending a specially crafted DeviceIoControl request with the code 0x82730050 to the \.\Viragtlt interface.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploitation involves sending a specifically crafted DeviceIoControl request with the code 0x82730050 to the \.\Viragtlt interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement the latest security patches provided by TG Soft.
Restrict access to the affected interface to trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the affected software is updated to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.