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CVE-2003-1444: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

Kaspersky Antivirus (KAV) 4.0.9.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) and prevent malicious code from being detected via a file with a long pathname.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=4.0.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-1444?

    The severity of CVE-2003-1444 is high, as it allows local users to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-1444?

    To mitigate CVE-2003-1444, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus beyond 4.0.9.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2003-1444 enable?

    CVE-2003-1444 enables a denial of service attack by exploiting long pathnames to consume CPU resources.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-1444?

    CVE-2003-1444 specifically affects users of Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 4.0.9.0.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2003-1444 on Kaspersky Antivirus?

    The impact of CVE-2003-1444 on Kaspersky Antivirus includes potential system crashes and undetected malicious code.

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