CVE-2014-8608

Public Exploit

Description

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 cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) as demonstrated by a filename containing "crashme$$".

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-8608/	exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129470/K7-Computing-Multiple-Products-Null-Pointer-Dereference.html	exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71615	vdb entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/45	mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8608?: CVE-2014-8608 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-8608?: To fix CVE-2014-8608, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-8608 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2014-8608 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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