Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server
CVE-2017-9811

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Kaspersky
Status
Anti-virus For Linux Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 July 2017

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server that allows an attacker to manipulate the kav4fs-control binary. By leveraging specific read and write operations in the quarantine system, a user can elevate their privileges to root within the affected software. This allows unauthorized control over the system, potentially leading to severe security risks.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/33
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143190/Kaspersky-Ant...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99330
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EPSS Score

24% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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