CVE-2017-17800 : What You Need to Know

This CVE-2017-17800 article provides insights into a vulnerability in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite version 8.5.65 that allows local users to create a denial of service or potentially cause additional consequences.

Understanding CVE-2017-17800

This section delves into the details of the vulnerability and its impact.

What is CVE-2017-17800?

The driver file (VIRAGTLT.SYS) in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite version 8.5.65 can be exploited by local users to create a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially cause unknown additional consequences due to the driver's failure to validate input values from IOCtl 0x8273A0A0.

The Impact of CVE-2017-17800

The vulnerability allows local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other unspecified impacts, distinct from CVE-2017-17798.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-17800

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The driver file (VIRAGTLT.SYS) in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite version 8.5.65 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have unspecified other impacts due to the lack of input validation from IOCtl 0x8273A0A0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite
Version: 8.5.65

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users to create a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially cause unknown additional consequences.

Mitigation and Prevention

This section outlines steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement the latest security patches provided by the vendor.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates from TG Soft to fix the vulnerability and enhance system security.