CVE-2018-11009 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in K7 AntiVirus allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring users to update the software.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-11009?

CVE-2018-11009 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in K7Computing K7AntiVirus Premium 15.01.00.53.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11009?

It affects 4 products.

Products include K7computing Antivrius, K7computing Enterprise Security, K7computing Total Security, K7computing Ultimate Security.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11009?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11009 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-2018-11009 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11009 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8p9f-c7cc-v345.

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