CVE-2016-4306: Infoleak
Multiple information leaks exist in various IOCTL handlers of the Kaspersky Internet Security KLDISK driver. Specially crafted IOCTL requests can cause the driver to return out-of-bounds kernel memory, potentially leaking sensitive information such as privileged tokens or kernel memory addresses that may be useful in bypassing kernel mitigations. An unprivileged user can run a program from user-mode to trigger this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4306?
CVE-2016-4306 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential leakage of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4306?
To remediate CVE-2016-4306, update the Kaspersky Total Security software to the latest version recommended by Kaspersky.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-4306 illustrate?
CVE-2016-4306 illustrates information leak vulnerabilities within driver IOCTL handlers.
Which version of Kaspersky Total Security is affected by CVE-2016-4306?
Kaspersky Total Security version 16.0.0.614 is specifically affected by CVE-2016-4306.
What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-4306?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-4306 could lead to the disclosure of privileged tokens or kernel memory addresses, potentially compromising system security.