CVE-2018-6306: High severity Kaspersky Password Manager vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2018
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Updated

Unauthorized code execution from specific DLL and is known as DLL Hijacking attack in Kaspersky Password Manager versions before 8.0.6.538.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kaspersky Password Manager<8.0.6.538

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Kaspersky Password Manager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.6.538

Event History

Apr 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6306?

CVE-2018-6306 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6306?

To fix CVE-2018-6306, upgrade Kaspersky Password Manager to version 8.0.6.538 or later.

3

Which versions of Kaspersky Password Manager are affected by CVE-2018-6306?

Versions of Kaspersky Password Manager before 8.0.6.538 are affected by CVE-2018-6306.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2018-6306 represent?

CVE-2018-6306 represents a DLL Hijacking attack that allows unauthorized code execution.

5

Can CVE-2018-6306 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-6306 can potentially be exploited locally by users with access to the affected system.

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