CVE-2005-3142: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 5, 2005
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Kaspersky Antivirus (KAV) 5.0 and Kaspersky Personal Security Suite 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CAB file with large records after the header.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus Personal Pro=5.0
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus Personal=5.0
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=5.0
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=5.0
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Personal Security Suite=1.1

Event History

Oct 5, 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-2005-3142?

CVE-2005-3142 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the risk of remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3142?

To fix CVE-2005-3142, it is recommended to update Kaspersky Antivirus and Kaspersky Personal Security Suite to the latest version.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2005-3142?

CVE-2005-3142 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus 5.0 and Kaspersky Personal Security Suite 1.1.

4

What exploit method is used in CVE-2005-3142?

CVE-2005-3142 is exploited through a crafted CAB file with large records leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2005-3142?

Users of Kaspersky Antivirus 5.0 and Kaspersky Personal Security Suite 1.1 on Windows are at risk due to CVE-2005-3142.

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