Vulnerability identifier: #VU16654

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5410

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Dokan
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Dokan

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling malicious input. A local attacker can supply specially crafted input, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Dokan: 1.0.0.5000 - 1.2.0.1000

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External links
http://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/741315/

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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.