CVE-2017-8776

Name: CVE-2017-8776
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-04T04:59:00.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8776 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 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 have approximately 165 PE files in the default installation that do not use ASLR/DEP protection mechanisms that provide sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% 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 have approximately 165 PE files in the default installation that do not use ASLR/DEP protection mechanisms that provide sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.93%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/quick-heal-antivirus-protection-mechanism-failure-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
http://payatu.com/quick-heal-antivirus-protection-mechanism-failure-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8776?

How severe is CVE-2017-8776?

CVE-2017-8776 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8776?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST