KAVSafe.sys 2010.4.14.609 and earlier, as used in Kingsoft Webshield 3.5.1.2 and earlier contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when an error in the KAVSafe.sys driver occurs, allowing a local attacker to corrupt kernel memory and allow the attacker to gain system privileges in order to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted 830020D4h IOCTL.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Solution Unknown
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Uncoordinated Disclosure
Solution
Upgrade to the latest version, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.