7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0449: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Feb 10 2009(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in klim5.sys in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Workstations 6.0 and Anti-Virus 2008 allows local users to gain privileges via an IOCTL 0x80052110 call.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=6.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0449?

    CVE-2009-0449 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0449?

    To fix CVE-2009-0449, update Kaspersky Anti-Virus to the latest version provided by Kaspersky Lab.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2009-0449?

    CVE-2009-0449 affects users of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Workstations 6.0 and Anti-Virus 2008.

  • What kind of exploit can be executed through CVE-2009-0449?

    CVE-2009-0449 can be exploited to execute a buffer overflow, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • What systems should be monitored for CVE-2009-0449?

    Systems running Kaspersky Anti-Virus versions 6.0 for Workstations and 2008 should be monitored for CVE-2009-0449.

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