CVE-2009-2966
First published: Tue Aug 25 2009(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Anti-Virus | =9.0.0.463 | |
| Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 | =9.0.0.459 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36084
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-08/0252.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022755
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36405
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/66
- http://www.osvdb.org/57173
- http://www.h-online.com/security/Kaspersky-confirm-and-close-DoS-vulnerability--/news/114077
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022754
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52571
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.
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