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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2020-8508

nsak64.sys in Norman Malware Cleaner 2.08.08 allows users to call arbitrary kernel functions because the passing of function pointers between user and kernel mode is mishandled.

Vulnerability Description

nsak64.sys in Norman Malware Cleaner 2.08.08 allows users to call arbitrary kernel functions because the passing of function pointers between user and kernel mode is mishandled.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NormanMalware Cleaner2.08.08

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8508?

CVE-2020-8508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). nsak64.sys in Norman Malware Cleaner 2.08.08 allows users to call arbitrary kernel functions because the passing of function pointers between user and kernel mode is mishandled.

How severe is CVE-2020-8508?

CVE-2020-8508 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-2020-8508?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Norman Malware Cleaner.