CVE-2011-0515: Low severity kingsoft antivirus vulnerability
Published Jan 20, 2011
·Updated
KisKrnl.sys 2011.1.13.89 and earlier in Kingsoft AntiVirus 2011 SP5.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted request that is not properly handled by the KiFastCallEntry hook.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Kingsoft Kingsoft AntiVirus=2010.04.26.648
Kingsoftsecurity Kingsoft Antivirus=2011-sp5.2
Event History
Jan 20, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0515?
CVE-2011-0515 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing local users to crash Kingsoft AntiVirus.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0515?
To fix CVE-2011-0515, update Kingsoft AntiVirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Kingsoft AntiVirus are affected by CVE-2011-0515?
CVE-2011-0515 affects Kingsoft AntiVirus 2011 SP5.2 and earlier versions.
4
Can CVE-2011-0515 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-0515 requires local access to exploit since it is a local denial of service vulnerability.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0515 involve?
CVE-2011-0515 involves an attack that sends crafted requests to the KiFastCallEntry hook, causing a system crash.