Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a local crash risk in Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100. A flawed kernel driver, KSysCall.sys, does not properly validate input for a specific control request, allowing a local user to trigger a BSOD. Other impact is described only as possible and unspecified.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted endpoint resilience issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize systems where local users are less trusted or uptime matters, and confirm whether the product remains deployed.
Technical view
CVE-2018-6768 affects Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 via KSysCall.sys. The CVE states that input values to IOCTL 0x9A008090 are not validated, enabling local denial of service and possibly unspecified other impact. No CVSS, CWE, patch, or precise affected CPE data is provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Windows hosts running Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 with the KSysCall.sys driver present. The source does not identify broader versions, supported platforms, or CPEs, so asset validation is required.
Exploitation context
The CVE references a public GitHub proof-of-concept location, but the source bundle does not indicate active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false. Exploitation requires local user access based on the CVE description.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, CPE, named patch, or detailed impact beyond local BSOD and possible unspecified impact. Avoid assuming privilege escalation without additional vendor or researcher evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Check Jiangmin vendor guidance for fixed versions or replacement instructions.
- Upgrade, replace, or remove affected Jiangmin Antivirus installations where vendor-supported options exist.
- Restrict untrusted local user access on systems running the affected driver.
- Prioritize endpoints where forced reboots would disrupt operations.
- Monitor affected hosts for unexplained BSOD or driver crash events.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Jiangmin Antivirus 16.0.0.100 installations.
- Verify whether KSysCall.sys is present or loaded on candidate systems.
- Review endpoint crash telemetry for KSysCall.sys-related BSOD events.
- Confirm vendor release notes before declaring a version remediated.
- Record systems where the product version cannot be verified.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/ZhiyuanWang-Chengdu-Qihoo360/Jiangmin_Antivirus_POC/tree/master/KSysCall_9A008090CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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