CVE-2018-5082 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306 contains a vulnerability that could result in a denial of service (BSOD) or other adverse effects if input values are not properly validated.

Understanding CVE-2018-5082

This CVE identifies a potential security issue in K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306 that could be exploited by local users.

What is CVE-2018-5082?

The presence of the driver file K7FWHlpr.sys in K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306 could allow local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified consequences by not validating input values from IOCtl 0x83002128.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5082

The vulnerability in K7 AntiVirus 15.1.0306 could lead to a denial of service (BSOD) or other adverse effects if exploited by local users.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5082

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

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 unspecified impacts due to inadequate validation of input values from IOCtl 0x83002128.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users manipulating input values from IOCtl 0x83002128, leading to a denial of service (BSOD) or other adverse effects.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5082 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update K7 AntiVirus to the latest version or apply patches provided by the vendor.
Implement strict input validation mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit system logs for any suspicious activities.
Educate users on safe computing practices and the importance of validating inputs.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by K7 to address CVE-2018-5082.