CVE-2005-2582: Low severity Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus vulnerability

Published Aug 16, 2005

Updated

Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Unix/Linux File Servers 5.0-5 uses world-writable permissions for the (1) log and (2) license directory, which allows local users to delete log files, append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on kavmonitor.log, or delete license keys and prevent keepup2date from properly executing.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=5.0.5

Remediation

Patch Available

ftp://ftp.aerasec.de/pub/advisories/kav4unix/kav4unix-local-root-exploit.txt

Event History

Aug 16, 2005

CVE Published

04:00 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2582?

CVE-2005-2582 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its local privilege escalation risks.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2582?

To fix CVE-2005-2582, adjust the permissions of the log and license directories to prevent unauthorized access.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2005-2582?

The risks include the potential for local users to delete log files and license keys, which can disrupt the operation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

Which versions of Kaspersky Anti-Virus are affected by CVE-2005-2582?

CVE-2005-2582 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Unix/Linux File Servers version 5.0-5.0.5.

Can CVE-2005-2582 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-2582 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.