CVE-2018-10974 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Security vulnerability in Security Guard 3.7 driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys) allows local users to trigger a denial of service or other impacts due to inadequate input validation.

Understanding CVE-2018-10974

This CVE describes a vulnerability in the Security Guard 3.7 driver file that can be exploited by local users to cause a denial of service or potentially other impacts.

What is CVE-2018-10974?

The driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version) in Security Guard 3.7 has a vulnerability where local users can trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially cause other unconfirmed impacts due to inadequate validation of input values from IOCTL 0x00222100.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10974

Local users can exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10974

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version) in Security Guard 3.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other unspecified impacts due to inadequate validation of input values from IOCTL 0x00222100.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Guard 3.7
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Local users can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating input values from IOCTL 0x00222100.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from the CVE-2018-10974 vulnerability with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor vendor updates for patches addressing the vulnerability.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems to trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user access.
Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe computing practices to mitigate risks.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to fix the vulnerability.