Vulnerability Description
The GDTdiIcpt.sys driver in G DATA AntiVirus 2008, InternetSecurity 2008, and TotalCare 2008 populates kernel registers with IOCTL 0x8317001c input values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges via a crafted IOCTL request, as demonstrated by execution of the KeSetEvent function with modified register contents.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gdata | Antivirus 2008 | All versions |
| Gdata | Internetsecurity 2008 | All versions |
| Gdata | Totalcare 2008 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31941Vendor Advisory
- http://trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-008.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31246
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2636
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45249
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31941Vendor Advisory
- http://trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-008.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31246
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2636
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45249
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6000?
CVE-2008-6000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The GDTdiIcpt.sys driver in G DATA AntiVirus 2008, InternetSecurity 2008, and TotalCare 2008 populates kernel registers with IOCTL 0x8317001c input values, which allows local users to cause a denial o...
How severe is CVE-2008-6000?
CVE-2008-6000 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gdata Antivirus 2008, Gdata Internetsecurity 2008, Gdata Totalcare 2008.