CVE-2018-6525 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-6525 affecting nProtect AVS V4.0. This vulnerability allows local users to trigger a denial of service attack or other unspecified consequences.
CVE-2018-6525 was published on February 2, 2018, and affects nProtect AVS V4.0 before version 4.0.0.39. The vulnerability in the driver file (TKFsAv.SYS) could lead to a denial of service attack or other unspecified consequences due to the lack of input value validation.
Understanding CVE-2018-6525
This CVE entry highlights a vulnerability in nProtect AVS V4.0 that could be exploited by local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other impacts.
What is CVE-2018-6525?
The driver file (TKFsAv.SYS) in nProtect AVS V4.0 before version 4.0.0.39 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack (BSOD) or potential unspecified consequences due to the lack of input value validation from IOCtl 0x220458 by local users.
The Impact of CVE-2018-6525
The vulnerability could allow local users to trigger a denial of service attack (BSOD) or potentially lead to other unspecified consequences due to the lack of input value validation.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-6525
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The driver file (TKFsAv.SYS) in nProtect AVS V4.0 before version 4.0.0.39 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impacts because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x220458.
Affected Systems and Versions
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Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by local users through IOCtl 0x220458, bypassing input value validation.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-6525, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement the latest version of nProtect AVS V4.0 (version 4.0.0.39) to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Restrict access to vulnerable systems to trusted users only.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by the software vendor to address known vulnerabilities.