CVE-2014-7136 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a heap-based buffer overflow in the K7FWFilt.sys driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-7136?
CVE-2014-7136 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the K7FWFilt.sys kernel mode driver (aka K7Firewall Packet Driver) before 14.0.1.16, as used in multiple K7 Computing products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted parameter in a DeviceIoControl API call.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7136?
It affects 1 product.
Products include K7computing K7firewall Packet Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7136?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7136 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-7136 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7136 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xh58-cx6c-2h9h.