7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12823: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 08 2017(Updated: )

Kernel pool memory corruption in one of drivers in Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security version 1.2.0.300 leads to local privilege escalation.

Credit: vulnerability@kaspersky.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security=1.2.0.300
Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security=2.0.0.385

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12823?

    CVE-2017-12823 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12823?

    To fix CVE-2017-12823, upgrade to Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security version 2.0.0.385 or later.

  • Which versions of Kaspersky are affected by CVE-2017-12823?

    CVE-2017-12823 affects Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security versions 1.2.0.300 and 2.0.0.385.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12823?

    CVE-2017-12823 is a kernel pool memory corruption vulnerability.

  • What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-12823?

    An attacker can achieve local privilege escalation by exploiting CVE-2017-12823.

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