CVE-2020-25044: High severity kaspersky virus removal tool vulnerability
Published Sep 2, 2020
·Updated
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) prior to 15.0.23.0 was vulnerable to arbitrary file corruption that could provide an attacker with the opportunity to eliminate content of any file in the system.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool<15.0.23.0
Event History
Sep 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25044?
CVE-2020-25044 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-25044?
To fix CVE-2020-25044, update Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool to version 15.0.23.0 or later.
3
What does CVE-2020-25044 exploit?
CVE-2020-25044 exploits a vulnerability in Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool that allows for arbitrary file corruption.
4
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-25044?
CVE-2020-25044 affects all versions of Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool prior to 15.0.23.0.
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Can CVE-2020-25044 be remotely exploited?
Yes, CVE-2020-25044 can potentially be exploited remotely, enabling an attacker to compromise file integrity.