CVE-2018-6476 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2018-6476 affecting SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Trial 6.0.1254. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this privilege escalation vulnerability.
SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Trial 6.0.1254 is affected by a vulnerability in the SASKUTIL.SYS driver, allowing unauthorized privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
Understanding CVE-2018-6476
The vulnerability in the SASKUTIL.SYS driver of SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Trial 6.0.1254 can lead to privilege escalation due to inadequate input value validation.
What is CVE-2018-6476?
The vulnerability in the SASKUTIL.SYS driver of SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Trial 6.0.1254 allows unauthorized privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM through IOCtl 0x9C402114, 0x9C402124, or 0x9C40207c.
The Impact of CVE-2018-6476
This vulnerability enables attackers to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-6476
The technical aspects of the vulnerability in SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Trial 6.0.1254.
Vulnerability Description
The SASKUTIL.SYS driver lacks input value validation from specific IOCtl commands, allowing malicious actors to escalate privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Trial 6.0.1254
- Vendor: SUPERAntiSpyware
- Version: 6.0.1254
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input values through IOCtl 0x9C402114, 0x9C402124, or 0x9C40207c to the SASKUTIL.SYS driver.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from the CVE-2018-6476 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable unnecessary services and restrict access to critical system files.
- Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities related to privilege escalation.
- Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user access rights.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by SUPERAntiSpyware to fix the vulnerability in the SASKUTIL.SYS driver.