CVE-2018-6289: Critical severity Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2018
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Updated

Configuration file injection leading to Code Execution as Root in Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway version 1.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway=1.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1

Event History

Feb 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 19, 58461
Event
06:46 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6289?

CVE-2018-6289 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution as root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6289?

The recommended fix for CVE-2018-6289 is to update Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway to a patched version.

3

What impact does CVE-2018-6289 have on my system?

CVE-2018-6289 allows attackers to inject configuration files, potentially leading to full system compromise.

4

Which versions of Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway are affected by CVE-2018-6289?

CVE-2018-6289 specifically affects Kaspersky Secure Mail Gateway version 1.1.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6289 classified as?

CVE-2018-6289 is classified as a configuration file injection vulnerability.

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