CVE-2014-8956

7.2 · HIGH

Published Dec 12, 2014 k7computing CWE-119 EPSS 0.63% (48th pctl) AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-8956 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting k7computing k7av_sentry_device_driver. It was published on December 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the K7Sentry.sys kernel mode driver (aka K7AV Sentry Device Driver) before 12.8.0.119, as used in multiple K7 Computing products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from k7computing. Update k7av_sentry_device_driver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
k7computing	k7av_sentry_device_driver	0	Affected

References

Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/129472/K7-Computing-Multiple-Products-K7Sentry.sys-Out-Of-Bounds-Write.html Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/46 Ref www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-8956/ Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/129472/K7-Computing-Multiple-Products-K7Sentry.sys-Out-Of-Bounds-Write.html Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/46 Ref www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-8956/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8956?

CVE-2014-8956 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting k7computing k7av_sentry_device_driver. It was published on December 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8956?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8956?

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