Vulnerability Description
Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316, Quick Heal Total Security 10.1.0.316, and Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 are vulnerable to Out of Bounds Write on a Heap Buffer due to improper validation of dwCompressionSize of Microsoft WIM Header WIMHEADER_V1_PACKED. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain Remote Code Execution as well as Privilege Escalation.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quickheal | Antivirus Pro | <= 10.1.0.316 |
| Quickheal | Internet Security | <= 10.1.0.316 |
| Quickheal | Total Security | <= 10.1.0.316 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://payatu.com/oob-write-heap-buffer-dwcompressionsize-ms-wim/Third Party Advisory
- http://payatu.com/oob-write-heap-buffer-dwcompressionsize-ms-wim/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316, Quick Heal Total Security 10.1.0.316, and Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 are vulnerable to Out of Bounds Write on a Heap Buffer due to improper validation...
How severe is CVE-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8773?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Quickheal Antivirus Pro, Quickheal Internet Security, Quickheal Total Security.