CVE-2023-0908 (GCVE-0-2023-0908)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-02-18 07:55 – Updated: 2024-08-02 05:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Xoslab Easy File Locker xlkfs.sys MessageNotifyCallback denial of service
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Xoslab Easy File Locker 2.2.0.184. This affects the function MessageNotifyCallback in the library xlkfs.sys. The manipulation leads to denial of service. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-221457 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
5.5 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-404 - Denial of Service
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?id.221457 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221457 | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tr… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xoslab | Easy File Locker |
Affected:
2.2.0.184
|
guessed |
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