CVE-2018-10953 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2018-10953, also known as security vulnerability 3.7 in Security Guard 2345, involves a flaw in the driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version) that allows local users to trigger a denial of service or potentially cause other consequences by exploiting IOCTL 0x0022204C.

Understanding CVE-2018-10953

What is CVE-2018-10953?

In Security Guard 2345 version 3.7, the vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of input values from IOCTL 0x0022204C in the driver file.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10953

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users to induce a denial of service (blue screen of death) or potentially lead to other unspecified impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10953

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other unspecified impacts due to inadequate input value validation from IOCTL 0x0022204C.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users through IOCTL 0x0022204C to trigger a denial of service or other consequences.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor vendor updates for patches or security advisories.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access.
Consider disabling unnecessary services or drivers.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and drivers.
Conduct security training for users on identifying and reporting suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates released by the vendor to address the vulnerability.