CVE-2001-0789: Critical severity kaspersky kaspersky anti-virus vulnerability

Published Oct 12, 2001

Updated

Format string vulnerability in avpkeeper in Kaspersky KAV 3.5.135.2 for Sendmail allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed mail message.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Kaspersky Kaspersky Anti-virus Sendmail=3.5.132.2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0274.html

Event History

Oct 12, 2001

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0789?

CVE-2001-0789 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0789?

To fix CVE-2001-0789, upgrade to a patched version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus that addresses the format string vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2001-0789?

CVE-2001-0789 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 3.5.132.2 for Sendmail.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0789?

CVE-2001-0789 is a format string vulnerability that can be exploited by sending a malformed mail message.

Can CVE-2001-0789 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2001-0789 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to the vulnerability in mail message handling.