CVE-2018-5279 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Discover the impact of CVE-2018-5279 in Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183. Learn about the vulnerability allowing local users to trigger a denial of service and how to mitigate the risk.
Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183 contains a vulnerability in the driver file (FARFLT.SYS) that can be exploited by local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially cause other impacts.
Understanding CVE-2018-5279
This CVE entry highlights a vulnerability in Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183 that could lead to a denial of service attack.
What is CVE-2018-5279?
The driver file (FARFLT.SYS) in Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183 has a vulnerability that allows local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other unspecified impacts. This is due to the lack of validation of input values from IOCtl 0x9c40e02c.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5279
The vulnerability could result in a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts when exploited by local users.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5279
This section provides technical details about the CVE-2018-5279 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The driver file (FARFLT.SYS) in Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183 lacks validation of input values from IOCtl 0x9c40e02c, enabling local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially cause other impacts.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183
- Vendor: Malwarebytes
- Versions affected: All versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by local users to manipulate input values from IOCtl 0x9c40e02c, leading to a denial of service (BSOD) or other impacts.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5279 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor vendor updates for patches or workarounds
- Consider limiting access to vulnerable systems
- Implement the principle of least privilege
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software and drivers
- Conduct security training for users on identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about patches or updates released by Malwarebytes to address the vulnerability in Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183.