CVE-2014-8608
CVE-2014-8608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in K7computing K7av Sentry Device Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: K7computing K7av Sentry Device Driver
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- Last modified:
Description
The K7Sentry.sys kernel mode driver (aka K7AV Sentry Device Driver) before 12.8.0.119, as used in multiple K7 Computing products, allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) as demonstrated by a filename containing "crashme$$".
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8608?
- The K7Sentry.sys kernel mode driver (aka K7AV Sentry Device Driver) before 12.8.0.119, as used in multiple K7 Computing products, allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) as demonstrated by a filename containing "crashme$$".
- How severe is CVE-2014-8608?
- CVE-2014-8608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8608 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8608?
- CVE-2014-8608 affects K7computing K7av Sentry Device Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8608?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-8608 published?
- CVE-2014-8608 was published on 2014-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129470/K7-Computing-Multiple-Products-Null-Pointer-Dereference.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/45
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71615
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-8608/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:k7computing:k7av_sentry_device_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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