CVE-2020-8508 Privilege escalation in n/a
A local attacker can exploit a kernel driver vulnerability in Norman Malware Cleaner to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
- 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-2020-8508?
CVE-2020-8508 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
nsak64.sys in Norman Malware Cleaner 2.08.08 allows users to call arbitrary kernel functions because the passing of function pointers between user and kernel mode is mishandled.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Norman Malware Cleaner.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8508 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-8508 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8508 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5cgc-6xhj-2rwc.