How severe is CVE-2017-8776?

CVE-2017-8776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8776 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8776?

CVE-2017-8776 primarily affects Quickheal Antivirus Pro. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8776?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-8776 published?

CVE-2017-8776 was published on 2017-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8776

CVE-2017-8776 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quickheal Antivirus Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Quickheal Antivirus Pro
Published: 2017-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316, Quick Heal Total Security 10.1.0.316, and Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 have approximately 165 PE files in the default installation that do not use ASLR/DEP protection mechanisms that provide sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8776?: Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316, Quick Heal Total Security 10.1.0.316, and Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 have approximately 165 PE files in the default installation that do not use ASLR/DEP protection mechanisms that provide sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
How severe is CVE-2017-8776?: CVE-2017-8776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8776 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8776?: CVE-2017-8776 primarily affects Quickheal Antivirus Pro. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8776?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8776 published?: CVE-2017-8776 was published on 2017-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://payatu.com/quick-heal-antivirus-protection-mechanism-failure-vulnerability/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:quickheal:antivirus_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quickheal:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quickheal:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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