CVE-2009-2966: Medium severity kaspersky anti-virus vulnerability
avp.exe in Kaspersky Internet Security 9.0.0.459 and Anti-Virus 9.0.0.463 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and network connectivity loss) via an HTTP URL request that contains a large number of dot "." characters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2966?
CVE-2009-2966 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, resulting in CPU consumption and network connectivity loss.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2966?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2966, users should update to the latest version of Kaspersky Internet Security or Kaspersky Anti-Virus that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2966?
CVE-2009-2966 affects Kaspersky Internet Security version 9.0.0.459 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 9.0.0.463.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-2966 involve?
CVE-2009-2966 involves an attack that sends an HTTP URL request with a large number of dot '.' characters.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-2966?
The potential impacts of CVE-2009-2966 include significant CPU usage increase and potential loss of network connectivity.