What is the severity of CVE-2017-9811?

CVE-2017-9811 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation to root.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9811?

To mitigate CVE-2017-9811, update Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server to version 8.0.4.312 or later.

What is the impact of CVE-2017-9811 on Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server?

The impact of CVE-2017-9811 allows an attacker to escalate privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.

Which versions of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server are affected by CVE-2017-9811?

CVE-2017-9811 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server versions up to and including 8.0.3.297.

Can CVE-2017-9811 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-9811 requires local access to exploit, as it involves interaction with the kav4fs-control binary.

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CVE-2017-9811

critical

CWE

17/7/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-9811: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jul 17 2017(Updated: )

The kluser is able to interact with the kav4fs-control binary in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server before Maintenance Pack 2 Critical Fix 4 (version 8.0.4.312). By abusing the quarantine read and write operations, it is possible to elevate the privileges to root.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Kaspersky Anti-virus For Linux Server	<=8.0.3.297

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9811?
CVE-2017-9811 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation to root.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9811?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9811, update Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server to version 8.0.4.312 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-9811 on Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server?
The impact of CVE-2017-9811 allows an attacker to escalate privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.
Which versions of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server are affected by CVE-2017-9811?
CVE-2017-9811 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server versions up to and including 8.0.3.297.
Can CVE-2017-9811 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-9811 requires local access to exploit, as it involves interaction with the kav4fs-control binary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9811?
CVE-2017-9811 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation to root.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9811?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9811, update Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server to version 8.0.4.312 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-9811 on Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server?
The impact of CVE-2017-9811 allows an attacker to escalate privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.
Which versions of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server are affected by CVE-2017-9811?
CVE-2017-9811 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server versions up to and including 8.0.3.297.
Can CVE-2017-9811 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-9811 requires local access to exploit, as it involves interaction with the kav4fs-control binary.