CVE-2020-8508

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.72%

Last modified

CVE-2020-8508 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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
1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NormanMalware Cleaner2.08.08

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8508?
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-8508?
CVE-2020-8508 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8508?
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