Vulnerability identifier: #VU15803

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18026

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
IObit Malware Fighter
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: IObit

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in IMFCameraProtect.sys driver. A local user can use DeviceIoControl to pass a user specified size which can be used to overwrite return addresses, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

IObit Malware Fighter: 6.2.0 - 6.3.0

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External links
http://downwithup.github.io/CVEPosts.html
http://github.com/DownWithUp/CVE-2018-18026

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.