CVE-2018-6775 : What You Need to Know

Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 is affected by a vulnerability in the driver file KrnlCall.sys, allowing local users to trigger a denial of service or other impacts.

Understanding CVE-2018-6775

The vulnerability in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100's driver file can lead to a denial of service condition when exploited by local users.

What is CVE-2018-6775?

The unchecked input validation in IOCtl 0x990081C8 of KrnlCall.sys in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 enables local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially inflict other impacts.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6775

The vulnerability can result in a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts when exploited by local users.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6775

The technical details of the CVE-2018-6775 vulnerability in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100.

Vulnerability Description

The presence of unchecked input validation in IOCtl 0x990081C8 of KrnlCall.sys in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 allows local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially cause other impacts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100
Vendor: Jiangmin
Version: 16.0.0.100

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users through IOCtl 0x990081C8 in the KrnlCall.sys driver file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-6775 vulnerability in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
Monitor vendor updates for security advisories.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege for user accounts.
Regularly update antivirus software and conduct security assessments.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to address the vulnerability in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100.