CVE-2018-18714 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 1 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in IOBit Malware Fighter allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges 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-2018-18714?

CVE-2018-18714 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

RegFilter.sys in IOBit Malware Fighter 6.2 and earlier is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow when an attacker uses IOCTL 0x8006E010. This can lead to denial of service (DoS) or code execution with root privileges.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18714?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iobit Malware Fighter.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18714 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-2018-18714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5457-xf8g-f725.