Improper input validation in Maxpcsecure Max Spyware Detector

CVE-2020-12122

In Max Secure Max Spyware Detector 1.0.0.044, the driver file (MaxProc64.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 0x2200019. (This also extends to the various other products from Max Secure that include MaxProc64.sys.)

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.005 (37.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12122?
CVE-2020-12122 is a high-severity vulnerability in Maxpcsecure Max Spyware Detector, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-02-05.
How severe is CVE-2020-12122?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-12122 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.