CVE-2018-6201 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in eScan Antivirus 14.0.1400.2029 could allow local users to cause a denial of service or other unknown consequences.

Understanding CVE-2018-6201

This CVE identifies a flaw in the driver file (econceal.sys) of eScan Antivirus 14.0.1400.2029 that could be exploited by local users.

What is CVE-2018-6201?

The driver file in eScan Antivirus 14.0.1400.2029 is susceptible to exploitation by local users, potentially resulting in a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts due to inadequate validation of input values.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6201

The vulnerability could lead to a denial of service (BSOD) or other unknown consequences when local users exploit the driver file in eScan Antivirus 14.0.1400.2029.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6201

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The driver file (econceal.sys) in eScan Antivirus 14.0.1400.2029 allows local users to trigger a denial of service or potentially experience other unspecified impacts by not properly validating input values from IOCtl 0x830020E0 or 0x830020E4.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: eScan Antivirus 14.0.1400.2029
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users manipulating input values from IOCtl 0x830020E0 or 0x830020E4 in the driver file (econceal.sys) of eScan Antivirus 14.0.1400.2029.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-6201 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor for any unusual system behavior or crashes that could indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.
Consider restricting access to vulnerable systems to trusted users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the eScan Antivirus software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to limit the capabilities of local users and reduce the potential impact of exploitation.
Educate users on safe computing practices to prevent unauthorized access and exploitation.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from the software vendor.
Consider implementing additional security measures such as intrusion detection systems to detect and respond to potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the eScan Antivirus software is updated to the latest version provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability and enhance overall system security.