CVE-2017-17801 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.65 contains a vulnerability in the driver file (VIRAGTLT.SYS) that allows local users to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or other undisclosed consequences.

Understanding CVE-2017-17801

This CVE entry describes a vulnerability in the driver file of TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.65 that can be exploited by local users to trigger a denial of service attack.

What is CVE-2017-17801?

The driver file (VIRAGTLT.SYS) in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.65 has a security flaw that enables local users to intentionally cause a denial of service, resulting in a BSOD or potentially other adverse effects. This vulnerability stems from the lack of input value validation from IOCtl 0x8273E060.

The Impact of CVE-2017-17801

The vulnerability in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.65 can have the following impacts:

Local users can trigger a denial of service attack.
It may lead to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or other undisclosed consequences.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-17801

TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.65 vulnerability details:

Vulnerability Description

The driver file (VIRAGTLT.SYS) in TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.65 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially experience other unspecified impacts due to the lack of input value validation from IOCtl 0x8273E060.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: TG Soft Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.65
Vendor: TG Soft
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users to deliberately trigger a denial of service attack by manipulating input values from IOCtl 0x8273E060.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address CVE-2017-17801:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable unnecessary services and restrict access to privileged accounts.
Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user capabilities.
Regularly monitor system logs for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security training for users to raise awareness of potential threats.
Keep systems and software up to date with the latest security patches.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by TG Soft to address the vulnerability in Vir.IT eXplorer Lite 8.5.65.