CVE-2005-1905: High severity Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus vulnerability

Published Jun 8, 2005
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Updated

The klif.sys driver in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 5.0.227, 5.0.228, and 5.0.335 on Windows 2000 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying certain critical code addresses that are later accessed by privileged programs.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=5.0.227
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=5.0.228
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=5.0.335
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus Personal=5.0.227
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus Personal=5.0.228
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus Personal=5.0.325

Event History

Jun 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1905?

CVE-2005-1905 has been classified with a medium severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1905?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1905, it is recommended to update Kaspersky Anti-Virus to the latest version or apply any available patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-1905?

Users of Kaspersky Anti-Virus versions 5.0.227, 5.0.228, and 5.0.335 on Windows 2000 are affected by CVE-2005-1905.

4

What does CVE-2005-1905 exploit?

CVE-2005-1905 exploits the klif.sys driver by allowing local users to modify critical code addresses for privilege escalation.

5

When was CVE-2005-1905 discovered?

CVE-2005-1905 was reported in 2005 and highlights a vulnerability in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus software.

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