CVE-2020-14974 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability Description

The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to unlock a file and kill processes (even ones running as SYSTEM) that hold a handle, via IOCTL code 0x222124.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iobit	Iobit Unlocker	1.1.2

References

https://theevilbit.github.io/posts/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.iobit.com/en/iobit-unlocker.phpPatchVendor Advisory
https://theevilbit.github.io/posts/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.iobit.com/en/iobit-unlocker.phpPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-14974?

CVE-2020-14974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to unlock a file and kill processes (even ones running as SYSTEM) that hold a handle, via IOCTL code 0x222124.

How severe is CVE-2020-14974?

CVE-2020-14974 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-14974?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iobit Iobit Unlocker.