CVE-2017-5005

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, Total Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, and AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 and earlier on OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LC_UNIXTHREAD.cmdsize field in a Mach-O file that is mishandled during a Security Scan (aka Custom Scan) operation.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 31.50% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory youtube.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95194 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037547 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9LOsv4XE00 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/payatu/QuickHeal third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5005?
CVE-2017-5005 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5005?
To fix CVE-2017-5005, 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-2017-5005 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-5005 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~32% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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