CVE-2018-6772 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-6772 involving Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100's driver file vulnerability leading to denial of service or other consequences for local users. Find out about affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100's driver file (KrnlCall.sys) vulnerability can lead to denial of service or other consequences for local users.
Understanding CVE-2018-6772
What is CVE-2018-6772?
This CVE involves an unverified input value from IOCtl 0x99008208 in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100's driver file, potentially causing a denial of service (BSOD) or other unforeseen outcomes for local users.
The Impact of CVE-2018-6772
The vulnerability can result in a denial of service (BSOD) or other unexpected consequences for users of the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-6772
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100's driver file allows local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts due to unvalidated input values from IOCtl 0x99008208.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100
- Vendor: Jiangmin
- Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability arises from the lack of validation of input values from IOCtl 0x99008208 in the KrnlCall.sys driver file.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Jiangmin Antivirus to the latest version.
- Monitor vendor communications for patches or workarounds.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update antivirus software and security patches.
- Implement least privilege access controls to limit potential impact.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Jiangmin to address the vulnerability.