CVE-2018-6786 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 is affected by a vulnerability in the driver file (KVFG.sys) that allows local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or other potential consequences.

Understanding CVE-2018-6786

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

What is CVE-2018-6786?

The vulnerability arises from unvalidated input values from IOCtl 0x220840 in the KVFG.sys driver file of Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6786

The vulnerability could result in a denial of service (BSOD) or other unidentified consequences for local users.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6786

Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 is susceptible to a specific vulnerability due to unvalidated input values.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the KVFG.sys driver file allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially experience other impacts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100
Vendor: Jiangmin
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local users manipulating unvalidated input values from IOCtl 0x220840.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-6786 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Jiangmin Antivirus to the latest version if available.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior that may indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update antivirus software and security patches.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit potential impact of vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or security updates provided by Jiangmin to address the vulnerability in the KVFG.sys driver file.