CVE-2018-5956 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

CVE-2018-5956 was published on January 21, 2018, and relates to a vulnerability in Zillya! Antivirus 3.0.2230.0 that allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other unspecified impacts.

Understanding CVE-2018-5956

This CVE entry highlights a security issue in the driver file (zef.sys) of Zillya! Antivirus 3.0.2230.0.

What is CVE-2018-5956?

The vulnerability in Zillya! Antivirus 3.0.2230.0 allows local users to exploit the driver file (zef.sys) and potentially disrupt the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5956

The vulnerability could lead to a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts when input values from IOCtl 0x9C402414 are not properly validated.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5956

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Zillya! Antivirus 3.0.2230.0 arises from the driver file (zef.sys) not validating input values from IOCtl 0x9C402414, enabling local users to trigger a denial of service or other potential impacts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Zillya! Antivirus 3.0.2230.0
Vendor: Zillya!
Version: 3.0.2230.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Local users can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating input values from IOCtl 0x9C402414 in the driver file (zef.sys) of the affected antivirus software.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5956 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Zillya! Antivirus to the latest version or apply patches provided by the vendor.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities related to IOCtl 0x9C402414.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access and actions.
Regularly educate users on safe computing practices to prevent exploitation of vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Zillya! to address CVE-2018-5956.