CVE-2007-1879: Critical severity Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus vulnerability

Published Apr 6, 2007
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Updated

The StartUploading function in KL.SysInfo ActiveX control (AxKLSysInfo.dll) in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and Internet Security 6.0 before Maintenance Pack 2 build 6.0.2.614 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by triggering an outbound anonymous FTP session that invokes the PUT command. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2007-1112.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=6.0
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Internet Security<=6.0.1.411

Event History

Apr 6, 2007
CVE Published
12:19 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1879?

CVE-2007-1879 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1879?

To fix CVE-2007-1879, update Kaspersky Anti-Virus or Kaspersky Internet Security to at least Maintenance Pack 2 build 6.0.2.614.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2007-1879?

CVE-2007-1879 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 before Maintenance Pack 2 build 6.0.2.614.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-1879 describe?

CVE-2007-1879 describes a remote file access vulnerability that is exploited via an outbound anonymous FTP session.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2007-1879?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2007-1879 that leverage the StartUploading function to read arbitrary files.

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