CVE-2017-8775 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-8775 affecting Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro. Find out how to mitigate the memory corruption vulnerability and protect your systems.
Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316, Quick Heal Total Security 10.1.0.316, and Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 are affected by a Memory Corruption vulnerability when parsing a malformed Mach-O file.
Understanding CVE-2017-8775
This CVE describes a memory corruption vulnerability in Quick Heal security products.
What is CVE-2017-8775?
The vulnerability arises when the affected software attempts to process a Mach-O file that is incorrectly structured.
The Impact of CVE-2017-8775
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting the memory corruption issue.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-8775
Quick Heal security products are susceptible to memory corruption when handling malformed Mach-O files.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit memory corruption in the affected software, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316
- Quick Heal Total Security 10.1.0.316
- Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a specially designed Mach-O file to trigger memory corruption during parsing.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2017-8775, users and organizations should take immediate and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Quick Heal products to the latest version available from the vendor.
- Avoid opening or accessing suspicious files or links that may contain malicious Mach-O files.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update security software and patches to protect against known vulnerabilities.
- Implement network security measures to detect and prevent memory corruption attacks.
- Educate users on safe browsing habits and the risks associated with opening unknown files.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that Quick Heal security products are kept up to date with the latest patches and security updates to mitigate the risk of memory corruption vulnerabilities.