CVE-2020-28950: High severity kaspersky anti-ransomware tool vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2020
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Updated

The installer of Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool (KART) prior to KART 4.0 Patch C was vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack that allowed an attacker to elevate privileges during installation process.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool<4.0
Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool=4.0-patch_c

Event History

Dec 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28950?

CVE-2020-28950 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation during installation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-28950?

To fix CVE-2020-28950, upgrade to Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool version 4.0 Patch C or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2020-28950 involve?

CVE-2020-28950 involves a DLL hijacking attack that enables attackers to gain elevated privileges.

4

Which versions of Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool are affected by CVE-2020-28950?

Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool versions prior to 4.0 Patch C are vulnerable to CVE-2020-28950.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2020-28950?

Users of Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool prior to version 4.0 Patch C are at risk from CVE-2020-28950.

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