Improper input validation in Inca Nprotect Avs
CVE-2018-6523
In nProtect AVS V4.0 before 4.0.0.39, the driver file (TKFsAv.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x22045c.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.004 (27.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Inca Nprotect_avs
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-6523?
- CVE-2018-6523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inca Nprotect Avs, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-02-02.
- How severe is CVE-2018-6523?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-6523 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.