CVE-2017-8773 Memory corruption in n/a
Out-of-bounds write in Quick Heal products allows remote code execution and privilege escalation via malicious WIM files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8773?
CVE-2017-8773 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316, Quick Heal Total Security 10.1.0.316, and Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 are vulnerable to Out of Bounds Write on a Heap Buffer due to improper validation of dwCompressionSize of Microsoft WIM Header WIMHEADER_V1_PACKED. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain Remote Code Execution as well as Privilege Escalation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8773?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Quickheal Antivirus Pro, Quickheal Internet Security, Quickheal Total Security.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8773?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8773 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-2017-8773 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8773 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mvjr-qrq8-6mf2.