CVE-2018-11035 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the driver file of Security Guard 3.7 can allow local users to disrupt system operation, leading to a denial of service or other impacts.

Understanding CVE-2018-11035

What is CVE-2018-11035?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the 2345NsProtect.sys driver file (X64 version) within Security Guard 3.7, enabling local users to cause a denial of service or potentially other impacts due to inadequate input value validation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11035

The vulnerability can result in a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts by exploiting the failure to validate input values from the IOCTL 0x80002019.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11035

Vulnerability Description

The driver file 2345NsProtect.sys in Security Guard 3.7 allows local users to disrupt system operation, potentially leading to a denial of service or other impacts due to inadequate input value validation from IOCTL 0x80002019.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises from the failure to validate input values from the IOCTL 0x80002019, enabling local users to disrupt system operation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement the latest security patches provided by the vendor.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems to trusted users only.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Educate users on safe computing practices and potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.