DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool Installer
CVE-2020-28950

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Kaspersky
Status
Kaspersky Anti-ransomware Tool
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 December 2020

What is CVE-2020-28950?

The installer for Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool prior to KART 4.0 Patch C is susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate the installation process, potentially enabling them to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. As a result, unauthorized access to system resources could occur during the installation phase, posing significant security risks to affected users.

Affected Version(s)

Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool prior to KART 4.0 Patch C

References

https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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