VDB-115000 · CVE-2018-8997 · GCVE-0-2018-8997

Windows Master 7.99.13.604 Driver WoptiHWDetect.SYS input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Windows Master 7.99.13.604 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function in the library WoptiHWDetect.SYS of the component Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-8997. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Windows Master 7.99.13.604. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code in the library WoptiHWDetect.SYS of the component Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Windows Master (aka Windows Optimization Master) 7.99.13.604, the driver file (WoptiHWDetect.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 0xf1002004.

The bug was discovered 03/22/2018. The weakness was published 03/25/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-8997 since 03/24/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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-114998, VDB-114999, VDB-114996 and VDB-114997. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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Windows Master

Version

7.99.13.604

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/22/2018 🔍
03/24/2018 +2 days 🔍
03/24/2018 +0 days 🔍
03/25/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/25/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/16/2020 +662 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-8997 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8997
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115000
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2018 10:09
Updated: 01/16/2020 15:07
Changes: 03/25/2018 10:09 (58), 01/16/2020 15:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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