CVE-2017-5005

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: January 02, 2017 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, Total Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, and AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 and earlier on OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LC_UNIXTHREAD.cmdsize field in a Mach-O file that is mishandled during a Security Scan (aka Custom Scan) operation.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95194
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037547
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/payatu/QuickHeal
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9LOsv4XE00
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95194
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037547
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/payatu/QuickHeal
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9LOsv4XE00
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
9.4%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

quickheal