CVE-2018-5270 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2018-5270 was published on January 8, 2018, and affects Malwarebytes Premium version 3.3.1.2183. The vulnerability in the driver file FARFLT.SYS could allow local users to cause a denial of service or other unspecified consequences.

Understanding CVE-2018-5270

This CVE entry highlights a vulnerability in Malwarebytes Premium version 3.3.1.2183 that could be exploited by local users.

What is CVE-2018-5270?

The driver file FARFLT.SYS in Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183 has a vulnerability that may allow local users to cause a denial of service or other unspecified consequences due to input value validation failure from IOCtl 0x9c40e010.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5270

The vulnerability could lead to a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially result in other unspecified consequences. The vendor reported an inability to reproduce the issue on any Windows operating system version.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5270

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in FARFLT.SYS could be exploited by local users to cause a denial of service or other unspecified consequences due to input value validation failure from IOCtl 0x9c40e010.

Affected Systems and Versions

Malwarebytes Premium version 3.3.1.2183

Exploitation Mechanism

Local users exploiting the vulnerability in the driver file FARFLT.SYS

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5270 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor vendor updates for patches or workarounds
Consider limiting access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement least privilege access controls

Patching and Updates

Apply vendor-recommended patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability