CVE-2017-14961 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In IKARUS anti.virus 2.16.7, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x8300000c.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ikarussecurity	Anti.Virus	2.16.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144955/IKARUS-AntiVirus-2.16.7-Privilege-EsThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://theevilbit.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/turning-cve-2017-14961-ikarus-antiviruExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43139/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.ikarussecurity.com/about-ikarus/security-blog/vulnerability-in-windoVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144955/IKARUS-AntiVirus-2.16.7-Privilege-EsThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://theevilbit.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/turning-cve-2017-14961-ikarus-antiviruExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43139/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.ikarussecurity.com/about-ikarus/security-blog/vulnerability-in-windoVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14961?

CVE-2017-14961 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In IKARUS anti.virus 2.16.7, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x8300000c.

How severe is CVE-2017-14961?

CVE-2017-14961 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14961?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ikarussecurity Anti.Virus.