CVE-2018-5080 : What You Need to Know

K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306 driver file vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2018-5080

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306 driver file that could be exploited by local users, potentially leading to a denial of service or other impacts.

What is CVE-2018-5080?

The driver file (K7FWHlpr.sys) in K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306 is susceptible to exploitation by local users due to inadequate input value validation from IOCtl 0x830020FC.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5080

The vulnerability could result in a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts when exploited by local users.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5080

Vulnerability Description

The driver file (K7FWHlpr.sys) in K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other impacts due to the lack of input value validation from IOCtl 0x830020FC.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306
Vendor: K7
Version: Not available

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users leveraging the lack of input value validation from IOCtl 0x830020FC.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update K7 AntiVirus to the latest version available.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior that could indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access.
Regularly educate users on safe computing practices to prevent unauthorized system access.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by K7 to address the vulnerability.