CVE-2017-5005

Name: CVE-2017-5005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-02T22:59:00.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 9.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5005 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack-based buffer overflow in Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, Total Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, and AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 and earlier on OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LC_UNIXTHREAD.cmdsize field in a Mach-O file that is mishandled during a Security Scan (aka Custom Scan) operation.. EPSS estimates a 9.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, Total Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, and AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 and earlier on OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LC_UNIXTHREAD.cmdsize field in a Mach-O file that is mishandled during a Security Scan (aka Custom Scan) operation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

9.40%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quickheal	Antivirus Pro	<= 10.1.0.316
Quickheal	Internet Security	<= 10.1.0.316
Quickheal	Total Security	<= 10.1.0.316

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037547Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/payatu/QuickHealExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9LOsv4XE00Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037547Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/payatu/QuickHealExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9LOsv4XE00Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5005?

How severe is CVE-2017-5005?

CVE-2017-5005 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5005?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5005?

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Source: NVD / NIST