CVE-2014-8956: k7computing k7av_sentry_device_driver

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2014-8956 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in k7computing k7av_sentry_device_driver. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 12-12-2014
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in 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 execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via unspecified vectors.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.