CVE Catalog

CVE-2009-1824

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ps_drv.sys kernel driver in ArcaBit ArcaVir 2009 and earlier versions allows local users to gain privileges via crafted METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL requests containing arbitrary kernel addresses.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, posing a serious threat to the security of the operating system and user data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict system access for unauthorized users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The ps_drv.sys kernel driver in ArcaBit ArcaVir 2009 Antivirus Protection 9.4.3201.9 and earlier, ArcaVir 2009 Internet Security 9.4.3202.9 and earlier, ArcaVir 2009 System Protection 9.4.3203.9 and earlier, and ArcaBit 2009 Home Protection 9.4.3204.9 and earlier, allows local users to gain privileges via crafted METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL requests to \Device\ps_drv containing arbitrary kernel addresses, as demonstrated using the (1) 0x2A7B802B and possibly (2) 0x2A7B8004 and (3) 0x2A7B802F IOCTLs.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS