CVE-2018-6783 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-6783, a vulnerability in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 allowing denial of service attacks. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this security issue.
Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 is susceptible to a denial of service vulnerability due to unverified input values in the driver file (KSysCall.sys).
Understanding CVE-2018-6783
What is CVE-2018-6783?
This CVE refers to a vulnerability in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 that allows local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially cause other adverse effects by exploiting unverified input values in the driver file.
The Impact of CVE-2018-6783
The presence of unverified input values in the IOCtl 0x9A00825C of KSysCall.sys can lead to a denial of service (BSOD) or other unidentified consequences for local users.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-6783
Vulnerability Description
The driver file (KSysCall.sys) in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 fails to validate input values from IOCtl 0x9A00825C, enabling local users to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impacts.
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 in the IOCtl 0x9A00825C of the KSysCall.sys driver file.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Jiangmin Antivirus to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.
- Monitor vendor communications for security advisories and updates.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access.
- Regularly conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Jiangmin to mitigate the CVE-2018-6783 vulnerability.