CVE-2018-6204 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In Max Secure Anti Virus 19.0.3.019,, the driver file (SDActMon.sys) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x220019.

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
Maxpcsecure	Anti Virus	19.0.3.019

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://github.com/ZhiyuanWang-Chengdu-Qihoo360/MaxSecureAntivirus_POC/tree/mastExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/ZhiyuanWang-Chengdu-Qihoo360/MaxSecureAntivirus_POC/tree/mastExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-6204?

CVE-2018-6204 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Max Secure Anti Virus 19.0.3.019,, the driver file (SDActMon.sys) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input va...

How severe is CVE-2018-6204?

CVE-2018-6204 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-2018-6204?

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