CVE-2017-8773
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CVE-2017-8773 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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://payatu.com/oob-write-heap-buffer-dwcompressionsize-ms-wim/Third Party Advisory
- http://payatu.com/oob-write-heap-buffer-dwcompressionsize-ms-wim/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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