VDB-111480 · CVE-2018-5278 · OpenVAS 63403

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 3.3.1.2183 Driver FARFLT.SYS input validation ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 3.3.1.2183. The affected element is an unknown function in the library FARFLT.SYS of the component Driver. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-5278. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. There is ongoing doubt regarding the real existence of this vulnerability.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 3.3.1.2183 (Anti-Malware Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block in the library FARFLT.SYS of the component Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Malwarebytes Premium 3.3.1.2183, the driver file (FARFLT.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x9c40e00c.

The bug was discovered 01/07/2018. The weakness was published 01/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-5278 since 01/07/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-111481, VDB-111478, VDB-111479 and VDB-111476. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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OpenVAS ID: 63403
OpenVAS Name: Malwarebytes 3.3.1.2183 Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-5278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111480
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2018 14:53
Updated: 07/03/2024 13:42
Changes: 01/08/2018 14:53 (64), 12/20/2019 13:29 (1), 06/11/2024 22:36 (28), 07/03/2024 06:47 (6), 07/03/2024 13:42 (2)
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