CVE-2018-6625 : What You Need to Know

WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150 contains a vulnerability related to the driver file ZAMGUARD32.SYS, allowing local users to trigger a denial of service attack, potentially leading to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and other impacts due to input value validation issues in IOCtl 0x80002010.

Understanding CVE-2018-6625

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150 that can be exploited by local users.

What is CVE-2018-6625?

The vulnerability in WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) and potentially encounter other unspecified impacts due to input value validation issues in IOCtl 0x80002010.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6625

Local users can trigger a denial of service attack, leading to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).
Other unconfirmed impacts may occur due to the lack of input value validation in IOCtl 0x80002010.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6625

WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150 is affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

The driver file ZAMGUARD32.SYS in WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150 allows local users to exploit a denial of service vulnerability.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability enables local users to trigger a denial of service attack by exploiting the driver file ZAMGUARD32.SYS and the lack of input value validation in IOCtl 0x80002010.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2018-6625.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to affected systems if possible.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior or crashes.
Implement security updates or patches provided by the vendor.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates released by WatchDog Anti-Malware to fix the vulnerability in version 2.74.186.150.