CVE-2008-1518: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 05 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in kl1.sys in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 and 7.0 and Internet Security 6.0 and 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via an IOCTL 0x800520e8 call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 | =6.0 | |
| Kaspersky Anti-Virus | =6.0 | |
| Kaspersky Anti-Virus | =7.0 | |
| Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=704
- http://www.kaspersky.com/technews?id=203038727
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020195
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020196
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30534
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1739
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42849
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1518?
CVE-2008-1518 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1518?
To fix CVE-2008-1518, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Kaspersky for the affected products.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1518?
CVE-2008-1518 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Internet Security versions 6.0 and 7.0.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-1518?
Local users with access to the affected systems can exploit CVE-2008-1518 through a specific IOCTL call.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1518?
CVE-2008-1518 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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