CVE-2026-3796 (GCVE-0-2026-3796)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-09 02:32 – Updated: 2026-03-10 20:20
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal Mini Filter Driver QKSecureIO_Imp.sys ZwTerminateProcess access control
Summary
A weakness has been identified in Qi-ANXIN QAX Virus Removal up to 2025-10-22. The affected element is the function ZwTerminateProcess in the library QKSecureIO_Imp.sys of the component Mini Filter Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-10 20:20 UTC
Assigner
VulDB
CNA
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?id.349763 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349763 | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.758991 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/cwjchoi01/FocusKiller | related |
| https://github.com/cwjchoi01/FocusKiller/tree/mai… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qi-ANXIN | QAX Virus Removal |
Affected:
2025-10-22
|
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