CVE-2017-17114 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in IKARUS anti.virus drivers allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a crafted DeviceIoControl request.

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-2017-17114?

CVE-2017-17114 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ntguard.sys and ntguard_x64.sys 0.18780.0.0 in IKARUS anti.virus 2.16.15 have a Memory Corruption vulnerability via a 0x83000084 DeviceIoControl request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17114?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ikarussecurity Anti.virus.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17114?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17114 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-2017-17114 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17114 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-26rh-2hh8-hq5g.

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