CVE-2024-0788: SUPERAntiSpyware Pro X v10.0.1260 is vulnerable to kernel-level API parameters manipulation and Denial of Serv

Routine

MEDIUM 6.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-0788 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting superantispyware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SUPERAntiSpyware Pro X v10.0.1260 is vulnerable to kernel-level API parameters manipulation and Denial of Service vulnerabilities by triggering the 0x9C402140 IOCTL code of the saskutil64.sys driver.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-96
Published	2024-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: realdefen

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-29 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

realdefen superantispyware DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.0.1260

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.1260

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy superantispyware || rpm -q superantispyware || superantispyware --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.1260 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison superantispyware sudo apt install superantispyware=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.1260> sudo apt-mark hold superantispyware

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list superantispyware sudo dnf downgrade superantispyware-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.1260> sudo dnf versionlock add superantispyware

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0788?

superantispyware: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0788 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0788 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0788 affect?

CVE-2024-0788 affects superantispyware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). SUPERAntiSpyware Pro X v10.0.1260 is vulnerable to kernel-level API parameters manipulation and Denial of Service vulnerabilities by triggering the 0x9C402140 IOCTL code of the saskutil64.sys driver.

How urgent is CVE-2024-0788?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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