CVE-2020-12122
CVE-2020-12122 is a high-severity vulnerability in Maxpcsecure Max Spyware Detector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Maxpcsecure Max Spyware Detector
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Max Secure Max Spyware Detector 1.0.0.044, the driver file (MaxProc64.sys) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x2200019. (This also extends to the various other products from Max Secure that include MaxProc64.sys.)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12122?
- In Max Secure Max Spyware Detector 1.0.0.044, the driver file (MaxProc64.sys) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x2200019. (This also extends to the various other products from Max Secure that include MaxProc64.sys.)
- How severe is CVE-2020-12122?
- CVE-2020-12122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-12122 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-2020-12122?
- CVE-2020-12122 affects Maxpcsecure Max Spyware Detector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12122?
- 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-2020-12122 published?
- CVE-2020-12122 was published on 2021-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/FULLSHADE/Kernel-exploits
- https://github.com/FULLSHADE/Kernel-exploits/tree/master/MaxProc64.sys
- https://www.maxpcsecure.com/spywaredetector.htm
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:maxpcsecure:max_spyware_detector:1.0.0.044:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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