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CVE-2017-5005

Published: Jan 2, 2017Updated: May 6, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-787
NVD MITRE
9.8CVSSCRITICAL
EPSS Score
9.4%
Top 5.2%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
2 Known
Remediation
No Fix Available

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-787

Affected Products

n/an/a
antivirus proquickheal
On-prem
Security Products / endpoint-av-edr
internet securityquickheal
On-prem
Security Products / endpoint-av-edr
total securityquickheal
On-prem
Security Products / endpoint-av-edr
quickhealcommercialINSecurity Productsaka quick heal, quickheal total security

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Exploitability

2 exploit sources identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95194
securityfocus.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037547
securitytracker.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9LOsv4XE00
youtube.com
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Timeline

Published
Jan 2, 2017
Last Updated
May 6, 2026

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