CVE-2023-2874: filseclab twister_antivirus Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-2874 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Resource Shutdown or Release vulnerability in filseclab twister_antivirus. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 24-05-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Twister Antivirus 8. This issue affects the function 0x804f2158/0x804f2154/0x804f2150/0x804f215c/0x804f2160/0x80800040/0x804f214c/0x804f2148/0x804f2144/0x801120e4/0x804f213c/0x804f2140 in the library filppd.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-229853 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

• CWE-404Improper Resource Shutdown or ReleaseThe product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.