CVE-2014-8956 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the K7Sentry.sys kernel mode driver, affecting multiple K7 Computing products before version 12.8.0.119. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating high severity, as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. While the attack vector is local and complexity is low, successful exploitation grants full control over the system. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 12.8.0.118CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:k7computing:k7av_sentry_device_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.