Vulnerability Description
K7 Antivirus Premium before 15.1.0.53 allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a specific set of IOCTL calls.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| K7Computing | Antivirus | < 15.1.0.53 |
| K7Computing | Endpoint | < 14.2.0137 |
| K7Computing | Internet Security | < 15.1.0297 |
| K7Computing | Total Security | < 15.1.0324 |
| K7Computing | Ultimate Security | < 15.1.0324 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/173/41/advVendor Advisory
- https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/173/41/advVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16549?
CVE-2017-16549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). K7 Antivirus Premium before 15.1.0.53 allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a specific set of IOCTL calls.
How severe is CVE-2017-16549?
CVE-2017-16549 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-2017-16549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: K7Computing Antivirus, K7Computing Endpoint, K7Computing Internet Security, K7Computing Total Security, K7Computing Ultimate Security.