CVE-2023-2875

eScan Antivirus IoControlCode PROCOBSRVESX.SYS 0x22E008u null pointer dereference

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: May 24, 2023 at 07:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 05:53 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsEscan Anti VirusEscan Anti Virus

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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in eScan Antivirus 22.0.1400.2443. Affected is the function 0x22E008u in the library PROCOBSRVESX.SYS of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-229854 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (4)

SignaturePermissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.229854
VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.229854

CVSS

5.5MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-476

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