CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4452

First published: Tue Dec 29 2009(Updated: )

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 5.0 (5.0.712); Antivirus Personal 5.0.x; Anti-Virus 6.0 (6.0.3.837), 7 (7.0.1.325), 2009 (8.0.0.x), and 2010 (9.0.0.463); and Internet Security 7 (7.0.1.325), 2009 (8.0.0.x), and 2010 (9.0.0.463); use weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for the BASES directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by replacing an executable or DLL with a Trojan horse.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.0.228
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=8.0.0.454
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.0.712
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010=9.0.0.463
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.0.227
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=7.0.1.325
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010=9.0.0.463
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.0
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009=8.0.0.506
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010=7.0.1.325
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=6.0.3.837
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.0.325
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=6.0.3.837

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the implications of CVE-2009-4452?

    CVE-2009-4452 allows unauthorized users to manipulate the BASES directory due to weak permissions, potentially leading to system compromise.

  • Which versions of Kaspersky software are affected by CVE-2009-4452?

    CVE-2009-4452 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus versions 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0, as well as Kaspersky Internet Security versions 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0.

  • How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2009-4452?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-4452, change the permissions of the BASES directory to restrict access to only authorized users.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2009-4452?

    CVE-2009-4452 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access and control.

  • Is there an official patch available for CVE-2009-4452?

    As of now, there is no official patch for CVE-2009-4452, so manual intervention to change permissions is necessary.

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