CVE-2017-5005 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Quick Heal Internet Security, Total Security, and AntiVirus Pro versions 10.1.0.316 and earlier on OS X. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious Mach-O file with a specially manipulated LC_UNIXTHREAD.cmdsize field, which is triggered during a security scan. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is highly severe, requiring no user interaction and allowing for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the high EPSS and FAUCET Risk Score indicate its potential for future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.1.0.316CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:quickheal:antivirus_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.1.0.316CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:quickheal:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.1.0.316CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:quickheal:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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