CVE-2020-25045: High severity kaspersky security center vulnerability

Published Sep 2, 2020
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Updated

Installers of Kaspersky Security Center and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console prior to 12 & prior to 12 Patch A were vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack that allowed an attacker to elevate privileges in the system.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kaspersky Security Center<12
Kaspersky Security Center Web Console<12

Event History

Sep 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25045?

CVE-2020-25045 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-25045?

To mitigate CVE-2020-25045, update Kaspersky Security Center and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console to version 12 Patch A or later.

3

What are the impacts of CVE-2020-25045?

CVE-2020-25045 allows attackers to execute unauthorized code with elevated privileges on affected systems.

4

Which versions of Kaspersky software are affected by CVE-2020-25045?

Kaspersky Security Center and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console versions prior to 12 and 12 Patch A are vulnerable to CVE-2020-25045.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-25045 if I can't update immediately?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2020-25045, so updating is the best course of action.

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