Vulnerability Description
In K7 Antivirus Premium before 15.1.0.53, user-controlled input to the K7Sentry device is not sufficiently authenticated: a local user with a LOW integrity process can access a raw hard disk by sending a specific IOCTL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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?/selfhelp/view-article/Advisory-issuedVendor Advisory
- https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/view-article/Advisory-issuedVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17429?
CVE-2017-17429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In K7 Antivirus Premium before 15.1.0.53, user-controlled input to the K7Sentry device is not sufficiently authenticated: a local user with a LOW integrity process can access a raw hard disk by sendin...
How severe is CVE-2017-17429?
CVE-2017-17429 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17429?
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.