CVE-2018-6780 : What You Need to Know

Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100's driver file (KSysCall.sys) may allow local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or other consequences due to inadequate input validation.

Understanding CVE-2018-6780

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 that could be exploited by local users.

What is CVE-2018-6780?

The driver file (KSysCall.sys) in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 may permit local users to provoke a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially result in other unspecified consequences due to inadequate validation of input values received from IOCtl 0x9A0081E4.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6780

The vulnerability could lead to a denial of service (BSOD) or other unspecified impacts when exploited by local users.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6780

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The driver file (KSysCall.sys) in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other unspecified impacts due to inadequate validation of input values from IOCtl 0x9A0081E4.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users through inadequate validation of input values from IOCtl 0x9A0081E4.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2018-6780 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement the latest security patches from the vendor.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update your antivirus software.
Educate users on safe computing practices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that you regularly update your Jiangmin Antivirus software to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.