CVE-2015-8579: Medium severity kaspersky total security vulnerability

Published Dec 16, 2015
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Updated

Kaspersky Total Security 2015 15.0.2.361 allocates memory with Read, Write, Execute (RWX) permissions at predictable addresses when protecting user-mode processes, which allows attackers to bypass the DEP and ASLR protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kaspersky Total Security 2015=15.0.2.361

Event History

Dec 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8579?

CVE-2015-8579 has a high severity as it allows attackers to bypass crucial memory protection mechanisms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8579?

To fix CVE-2015-8579, update to a later version of Kaspersky Total Security that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-8579?

CVE-2015-8579 specifically affects Kaspersky Total Security 2015 version 15.0.2.361.

4

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2015-8579 exploit?

CVE-2015-8579 exploits the memory allocation with Read, Write, Execute permissions at predictable addresses.

5

Can CVE-2015-8579 lead to further attacks?

Yes, CVE-2015-8579 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to further exploitation.

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