CVE-2017-14961 Memory corruption in n/a
An arbitrary write vulnerability in the IKARUS anti.virus driver allows local attackers to escalate privileges or execute code via a specific IOCTL call.
- 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-2017-14961?
CVE-2017-14961 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In IKARUS anti.virus 2.16.7, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x8300000c.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14961?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ikarussecurity Anti.virus.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14961 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-2017-14961 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14961 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f5h2-x3wv-x64r.